Skinner West Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PRODUCE COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 57.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. UNTI TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST CONTACT CDPH WHEN UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. 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: 240 4-OUNCE CONTAINERS OF YOGURT FOUND IN PRODUCE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 53.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM COOLER WHICH WAS DISCARDED. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM BOTH FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AD IN ALL STORAGE/BOILER ROOMS.

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: CLEAN THE FILTH AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSET 103. CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP IN CEILING VENTS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLSAND CEILING IN RECYCLABLE AREA OUTSIDE OF DINING ROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPAIR ALL BLOWN LIGHTS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.

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: ADJUST MIXING VALVES IN GIRL'S(225-C) AND BOY'S(225-A) WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. REPAIR ALL SENSOR WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS(DO HAVE AT LEAST ONE WASHBOWL IN EACH WASHROOM THAT WORKS PROPERLY).

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: ADJUST MIXING VALVES IN GIRL'S(225-C) AND BOY'S(225-A) WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. REPAIR ALL SENSOR WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS(DO HAVE AT LEAST ONE WASHBOWL IN EACH WASHROOM THAT WORKS PROPERLY).

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.