ST. RITA HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED FEMALE HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.ANOTHER FEMALE HANDLER WAS COOKING AND HANDLING PORK CUBANO SANDWICHES FROM THE GRILL WENT TO THE OVEN AND REMOVED A PAN OF BEEF STIR FRY AND THEN MIXED THE FOOD AROUND IN THE PAN WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.THEN AGAIN ANOTHER FEMALE HANDLER MOVED THE GARBAGE CAN FOR ANOTHER WORKER TO COME BY AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO HANDLE SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING AND WHEN IT IS NEEDED.APPX. 12LBS.$30. DISCARDED BY MANAGER(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOT PETAL HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED (2)MOP BUCKETS WITH MOPS STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK IN DISH MACHINE/PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.MANAGER REMOVED THEM FROM SAID AREA.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(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: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN STUDENT CENTER WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER PIZZA OVEN,LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER & ON SHELVING UNITS.MAIN KITCHEN-UNDER GRILL AND ON FLOOR BEHIND SAME,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE CABINETS,ON LEDGE BEHIND SMALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS.DISH MACHINE AREA- ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & PAPER GOODS/CHEMICAL AREAS-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.PARENTS STORAGE AREA- INSIDE OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MOP SINK CLOSET-IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/17/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP AT DELIVERY DOOR IN RIGHT CORNER AND LUNCH ROOM DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED PROPERLY BY FOOD HANDLERS.

Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.

Single-use gloves must be used correctly.

Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER,PAPER & CHEMICAL STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE GARBAGE CAN & WALK IN COOLER,FLOUR BUILD UP FROM WALL EXHAUST FAN IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

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: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET ADJACENT TO KITCHEN.

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: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET ADJACENT TO KITCHEN.

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.