ST. RITA HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 6-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP & SERVICE LINE AREAS NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE(51.1F)-UNIT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST BE REPAIRED & REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION TO 312-746-4240 WHEN IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED - CITATION ISSUED - CRITICAL 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: POLISHES-51.1F, HOT DOGS - 50.5F, CHOPPED MEAT-56.6F, SOFT-SERVE MIX-53.1F, ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES - CITATION ISSUED - CRITICAL 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED ON PLATFORM & ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER, ARTICLES ON PLATFORM(CRATES) NOT STORED NEATLY, GREASE & DEBRIS STUCK ON TOP OF GREASE DUMPSTER-MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ENTIRE AREA - CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN 6-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER, STORAGE SHELVES IN POP STORAGE ROOM

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, DINING ROOM, AND BOILER ROOM.

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: PAINT WALLS IN POP STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS OUTSIDE POP STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PAINT WALLS IN POP STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS OUTSIDE POP STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.

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.