Senn High School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL TABLE NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED FOR FOOD PREP. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE HAND SINK. MANAGER REMOVED THE TABLE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SMALL LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE GREASE TRAP ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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: NOTED POOLING DIRTY WATER AT THE FLOOR/DRAIN IN THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE ROOM. THE FLOOR DRAIN IS BEING USED TO DISCARD WASTEWATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND USE THE DESIGNATED WASTEWATER UTILITY SINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING.----MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, UTILITY SERVICE SINK ROOM, THROUGHOUT ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, THROUGHOUT CANTEEN ROOM WHERE STUDENT MICROWAVES ARE LOCATED.

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: ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND UNUSED ICE MACHINE MUST BE MAINTAINED IN WORKING CONDITIONS OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INTENSITY.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INTENSITY.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.