Senn High School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND TWO PANS OF SOUP STORED INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 47.6F.MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY(2-8-17).COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS: AT KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM/WASHROOM BY THE PIZZA AND SALAD AREA(DOORS ARE OPENED BETWEEN EACH ROOM).ALSO THE OUTSIDE DOOR AT MENTIONED LOCATION NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT UNUSED DISH ROOM /STORAGE FOR HOUSEKEEPING,BY THE LUNCH ROOM OPEN SPACE(NO PHYSICAL DOOR BETWEEN THE LUNCH ROOM AND SAID ROOM).MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE PARTIAL ELEVATE DOORS AT EAST OF THE LUNCH ROOM.OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AT KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA/SALAD AREA NOT MAINTAIN.SMALL LEAK AT BASE OF THE UNIT WITH BLACK WATER AROUND THE BASE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID UNIT.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES/CEMENT AT TOP OF THE STAIRS IN TEACHER/STAFF LUNCH ROOM.NEED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN AND MISSING COVING IN KITCHEN AND SERVING AREA.(UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,BESIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,BY THE DOORS AND ETC).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVING IN KITCHEN /SERVING AREA

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON WALLS BY THE COVING IN KITCHEN BY THE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA.MISSING WALL TILES AT SERVING AREA BY THE VENT COVER BETWEEN SERVING AREA/LUNCH ROOM. EXCESS BROKEN AND PEELING PAINT (WHICH IS HANGING FROM WALLS)INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.EXCESS PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN WALLS INSIDE THE WEST STORAGE ROOM (BY THE LUNCH ROOM)WHERE DISPOSABLE UTENSILS USED FOR CHILDREN ARE STORED,WALLS DEBRIS ON TOP BOXES.PEELING PAINT IN KITCHEN AT WEST SIDE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.PEELING PAINT ON PIPE AT PIZZA/SALAD AREA.MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: EXCESS LIQUID STAINS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PIZZA AREA.ALSO DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN AND SERVING AREA,NEED TO CLEAN 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: EXCESS LIQUID STAINS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PIZZA AREA.ALSO DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN AND SERVING AREA,NEED TO CLEAN 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.