Shoesmith Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR STUDENT RESTROOMS (BOYS AND GIRLS) WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70 F - 80 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION . CPS . NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE AND ODOR IN OFFICE CAFETERIA FREEZER.ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN SANITIZE 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 300+ MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (80), IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA (100), BEHIND OVEN (60), UNDER PREP TABLE WHERE SHEET TRAYS ARE STORED (30), IN CLOSET LOCATED IN LUNCHROOM (15), ROOM 100 WHERE KINDERGARTENS EAT LUNCH, IN CORNER AND ALONG BACK WALL(80). FOOD HANDLER STATED THAT HE OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE 1/10/19 BEFORE OUR ARRIVAL . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CPS. NO CITATION ISSUED. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET ON FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR. COVERING OVER OPENING IS IN DISREPAIR, THIS INCREASES HARBORAGE FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET ON FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR. COVERING OVER OPENING IS IN DISREPAIR, THIS INCREASES HARBORAGE FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.