Sherman Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 109.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 8 EGG MCMUFFIN BREAKFAST SANDWICHES STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 108.3-112.7F. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON SLICER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPNGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN PAPER STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR STORAGE CABINET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BOOK STORAGE AREA BEHIND CARDBOARD BOX NEXT TO STAFF LOUNGE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR MICROWAVE IN STAFF LOUNGE, 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN LUNCHROOM, ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EXIT DOOR IN PRE-K CLASSROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND GIRLS AND BOYS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED(85F)WATER AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON MILK COOLER IN NORTH BUILDING.

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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE, PAPER STORAGE, LUNCHROOM, KITCHEN, STAFF LOUNGE, AND PRE-K CLASSROOM AREAS.

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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS ANS CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM AREAS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. ADJUST TIMED FAUCETS ON SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM IN NORTH BUILDING.

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: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. ADJUST TIMED FAUCETS ON SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM IN NORTH BUILDING.

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.