ST. ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT LADIES BATHROOM IN BASEMENT AT 76.5F. IN AFTER CARE ROOM, OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS BATHROOM AT 63.9F AND IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOYS BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT 63.7F. IN ART ROOM, IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND IN BOTH BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS AT 64.4F AND 65.3F. IN LIBRARY, OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS BATHROOM AT 92.5F AND GIRLS HAND WASHING SINK AT IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 96.6F. ON 2ND FLOOR, OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE IN OFFICE BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT 74.5F AND IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS BATHROOM AT 85.8F. ON 3RD FLOOR, OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT WOMEN'S HAND WASHING SINKS AT 89.2F AND 89.4F AND IN MEN'S BATHROOM IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 88.3F. IN AUDITORIUM, IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK FOUND IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 62.8F AND IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM, IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK FOUND AT 64.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN LARGE CAFETERIA CLOSET ROOM. MUST REMOVE.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT SERVING LINE IN SMALL CAFETERIA. ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT AUDITORIUM KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF BOILER ROOM EXIT DOOR LEADING TO STAIRS AND AT 2-DOOR EXIT AT ART ROOM. MUST INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIP THAT EFFECTIVELY COVERS GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN LARGE CAFETERIA CLOSET. MUST INSTALL.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN HAND WASHING SINKS IN AFTER CHILD CARE BATHROOMS, WATER TEMPERATURE AT MOP SINK IN LIBRARY AT 82.6F, NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN LIBRARY. ON 2ND FLOOR IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE NO HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX BATHROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN OFFICE BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR WHERE THERE IS EXPOSED BRICKS AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN OFFICE BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR WHERE THERE IS EXPOSED BRICKS AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.