PLAMONDON ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS ONLY REACHING 74F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE WATER TEPERATURE AT LEAST 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501-111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501-111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.