SONNETS ACADEMY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HAND SOAP. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE FRIDGE IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT HAND SINKS IN ALL CLASSROOM PREP COUNTER AREAS ADJACENT TO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS/CONTAINERS, PAPER BOWLS, PLASTIC FORKS, ETC. STORED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT ON SHELVING UNIT, UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR IN WRAPPED IN PLASTIC FILMING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS/CONTAINERS, PAPER BOWLS, PLASTIC FORKS, ETC. STORED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT ON SHELVING UNIT, UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR IN WRAPPED IN PLASTIC FILMING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.