ST MARGARET ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 50 SWEET POTATO TATER TOT AT 55F,93- TURKEY HAM SANDWICHES AT 51F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED BY FOOD HANDLER AND DISCARDED -CDI,APPROX 30LBS/COST $240.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.3-DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED,(BASEMENT BOILER ROOM ENTRY WOODEN DOOR AT BOTTOM ,ENTRY DOOR BOTTOM PARKING LOT DOOR,AND PRE-K PLAY GROUND ENTRY DOOR)APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CENTER AREA.MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. ALSO EVIDENCE OF 23- RODENT /MICE DROPPING AROUND RADIATOR IN BOOK ROOM-2ND FL MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES AT STORAGE CABINET AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES AT STORAGE CABINET AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.