SKINNER NORTH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE MACHINE WAS AT 170F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RISE TEMPERATURE MUST BE ABOVE 180F. THE DISHMACHINE WAS TURNED OFF AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR SO THAT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE REACHES ABOVE 180F. NO CITATION ISSUED. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. DISPOSABLE TRAYS ARE BEING USED AT THIS TIME. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE UNIT REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ROOM 110 CLOSET. MUST REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE CAFETERIA. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINKS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR RESTROOMS.

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 THE LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINKS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR RESTROOMS.

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.