Senn High School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

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 OLD METERED FAUCETS AT BOYS WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR BY ROOM #100 AND GIRLS WASHROOM THIRD FLOOR BY ROOM #325 NOT MAINTAINING 15 SECOND OF CONTINUOUS WATER FLOW.METERED FAUCET SHALL PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR A LEAST 15 SECOND WITHOUT REACTIVE THE FAUCET.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11-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 ONE BY THE PIZZA/SALAD REAR AREA.PROVIDE SOAP PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED BY EACH SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINERS USED AT COOK LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. -

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AT EAST AND WEST WALLS OF MOP SINK ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HALL ON WALL BY THE COVING IN THE SALAD AREA WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED,PIECE OF WOOD NOT COMPLETELY SEALED ON WALL.TILES REPAIRED ON WALL BY THE VENT COVER BETWEEN SERVING AREA NOT PROPERLY SEALED,SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. 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 BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.PEELING PAINT ON PIPE AT PIZZA/SALAD AREA. PEELING PAINT AT COLUMN IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM SECOND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER; MUST REMOVE/REPAIR/REPAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN CEILING TILES AND HOLES ON CEILING WALLS AT OLD DISH ROOM,REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING WALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 FOUND WATER ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BOY'S WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR BY ROOM #165. WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE OF ICE MACHINE AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AREA,KEEP FLOOR DRY. REPLACED CEMENT ON FLOOR AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS IN TEACHERS/STAFF DINING ROOM,HAS ROUGH SURFACE,POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 FOUND WATER ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BOY'S WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR BY ROOM #165. WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE OF ICE MACHINE AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AREA,KEEP FLOOR DRY. REPLACED CEMENT ON FLOOR AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS IN TEACHERS/STAFF DINING ROOM,HAS ROUGH SURFACE,POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.