SARAH E. GOODE. STEM ACADEMY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILDUP IN ICE MACHINE OF PINK SLIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD HAMBURGERS BEING HELD IN HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117F. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT OR ABOVE 135F. HAMBURGERS DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL AMBIENTAIR TEMPERATURE OF 116.5F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLD UNIT TO BE READING INACCURATELY AT 150F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLD UNIT REGISTERED AT 116.5F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLD UNIT TO BE READING INACCURATELY AT 150F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLD UNIT REGISTERED AT 116.5F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.