Skinner Branch (Sousa) Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATOR IN THE SPECIAL ED CLASSROOM FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN UNIT TO ASSURE AIR TEMPERATURE OF UNIT CAN MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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: FOUND CARTONS OF MILK(5LB VALUED AT $10) AND CONTAINERS YOGURT FOR THE STUDENTS IN REFRIGERATOR IN SPECIAL ED CLASSROOM AT 47.8F AND 46.7F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL PRODUUCT( FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE AND OPENING IN CEILING AROUND OLD SPRINKLER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN CLASSROOM 5. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN THE GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOMS.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: IF MILK, YOGURT OR SANDWICHES FOR STUDENTS ARE STORED IN REFRIGERATORS FOR THE STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOMS, A THERMOMETER MUST BE KEPT IN THOSE UNNTIS TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: IF MILK, YOGURT OR SANDWICHES FOR STUDENTS ARE STORED IN REFRIGERATORS FOR THE STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOMS, A THERMOMETER MUST BE KEPT IN THOSE UNNTIS TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.