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Prosser Voc. (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Prosser Voc. (H/S) (AKA: PROSSER CAREER ACADEMY) 2148 N Long, CHICAGO 60639 School
April 21, 2022 Canvass License #53041
6
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS INSIDE THE SOUTH BUILDING BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS ACROSS FROM ROOM 230, THE SOUTH BUILDING GIRLS AND BOYS RESTROOMS ACROSS FROM THE ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM, AND THE CTE GIRLS RESTROOM AND UNISEX RESTROOM. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70-95F. OTHER RESTROOMS CONVIENTLY LOCATED FOR USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE LUNCH LINE ROOM WHERE LUNCHES ARE BEING SERVED TO STUDENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE OLD "DISH ROOM", 10 INSIDE A HOT-HOLDING UNIT THAT IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE LOCATED IN THE SERVING ROOM, AND 5 UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS FACULTY RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE FACULTY WOMENS RESTROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN (LOCKER ROOM). MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE FACULTY WOMENS RESTROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN (LOCKER ROOM). MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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