Senn High School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHER EATING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EAT IN A DESIGNATED NON-PREP AREA. MANAGER REMOVED.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED 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 REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER REPLACING AN EMPTY MARINARA PAN WITH A NEW FULL MARINARA PAN ON THE HOT HOLDING SERVICE LINE WITH THE NEW MARINARA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.5F. REVIEWED PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURE FOR FOODS TO BE HELD HOT. SAUCE REMOVED AND INSTRUCTED TO RAPIDLY REHEAT ON THE STOVETOP TO 165F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 75 DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE CANTEEN ROOM NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM. 5 TO 10 ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER CLEAN STORED PANS IN THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH HOLES, CHIPPING/PEELING PLASTER, OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES: ALONG BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM. THROUGHOUT THE CANTEEN ROOM NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM. IN THE ICE MACHINE ROOM. IN THE MOP SINK ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS AND MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH HOLES, CHIPPING/PEELING PLASTER, OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES: ALONG BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM. THROUGHOUT THE CANTEEN ROOM NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM. IN THE ICE MACHINE ROOM. IN THE MOP SINK ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS AND MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.