Senn High School Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER REMOVING GLOVES AFTER EACH USE .EMPLOYEE CHANGES GLOVES,HOWEVER NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.MANAGER PRESENTLY SOLVED THE ISSUE.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-9-17,REPORT #1982921. #18-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. TODAY OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS AT UNDER THE PARTIAL ELEVATE DOORS AT EAST OF THE LUNCH ROOM AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 PRESENTLY ENGINEER RODENT INSECT/ PROOF MENTIONED DOOR.HOUSEKEEPING REMOVED DROPPINGS AND IN PROCESS OF CLEANING THE FLOORS.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TWO PREP AREA WITH MULTIPLE USE OF FOOD PREPARATION:SALAD/PIZZA AREA(REAR) AND COOKING/PREP AREA(MAIN KITCHEN).ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON SITE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOT CLOSELY LOCATED TO EMPLOYEE FOR PROPER HAND WASHINGS. MUST INSTALL ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA AND BY THE PIZZA/SALAD REAR AREA.INSTALLATION MUST BE UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE(SOAP PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE SAID SINKS).

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TWO PREP AREA WITH MULTIPLE USE OF FOOD PREPARATION:SALAD/PIZZA AREA(REAR) AND COOKING/PREP AREA(MAIN KITCHEN).ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON SITE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOT CLOSELY LOCATED TO EMPLOYEE FOR PROPER HAND WASHINGS. MUST INSTALL ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA AND BY THE PIZZA/SALAD REAR AREA.INSTALLATION MUST BE UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE(SOAP PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE SAID SINKS).

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.