Skinner West Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 65.2F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. 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: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: CONTAINER OF COOKED SLOPPY JOE (54.6F), CONTAINER OF GARBANZO BEANS (57.8F), CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF TACO MEAT (55.1F) BOX OF YOGURT CONTAINERS OF 57.2F, 5 CRATES OF 1/2 PINTS OF MILK (50 IN EACH CRATE) RANGING FROM 51.8F-52.2F, 2 CONTAINERS OF COTTAGE CHEESE (55.2F), TRAY OF HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES (55.0F). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED, APPROX 100 LBS, $300 VALUE.

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.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO DRAIN. WASTE WATER BACKING UP WITH FOUL SMELL FROM DRAIN AND ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE LEAKS FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE DRAINING PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP SERVICE LINE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOLLOWING: RM 305 AUDIO VISUAL STORAGE, LIBRARY STORAGE ROOM, RM 215 ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOLLOWING: RM 305 AUDIO VISUAL STORAGE, LIBRARY STORAGE ROOM, RM 215 ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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.