Stockton Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ROOM 225(ANNEX BUILDING),TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR 48.7F;ROOM 118(SAME BUILDING) ROOM 118 AT TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F TO 55F, NO THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN BOTH UNITS,ALSO REFRIGERATOR ES ARE USED TO STORE MILK AND JUICES FOR CHILDREN,SPECIALLY ROOM 118 UNIT IS USED TO STORE FOOD,MILK ETC FOR AUTISM CHILDREN.TAGGED BOTH UNITS"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE .FAX A LETTER WHEN UNITS ARE FIXED.fAX # 312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58991-16

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5 CARTONS OF 1% MLK(8OZ.EACH)AT TEMPERATURE OF 48.3F; 3 CARTONS(8OZ.EACH) OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT TEMP OF 48.7F.PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM 225 AND 118.MILK IS USED FOR CHILDREN,SPECIALLY ROOM 118,MILK IS CONSUMED BY AUTISM CHILDREN.PRODUCTS DISCARDED. VALUE 2.80.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B1) H000058991-16

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MICE DROPPING IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREP AREA(UNDER THE FOOD TRAY LINE, DISH MACHINE ,UNDER SHELVE);LUNCH ROOM(UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS,AND NORTH-EAST CORNER);STORAGE AREA(UNDER SHELVES, AND NORTH-EAST CORNER); KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM(UNDER AND BEHIND LOCKERS);TEACHER'S LOUNGE(ROOM ACROSS FROM OFFICE)MICE DROPPINGS AND FEW SMALL FLIES.TOTALS OF DROPPINGS 50 OR MORE.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED,REMOVE DROPPINGS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO58992-17

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN MICROWAVES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND ROOM ACROSS FROM OFFICE ENCRUSTED FOOD IN THEM,MUST KEEP UNITS CLEANED TO MINIMIZED INSECTS ACTIVITIES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN ALL CLASS ROOM THAT IS USED TO EAT BAGGED BREAKFAST.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN ALL CLASS ROOM THAT IS USED TO EAT BAGGED BREAKFAST.

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.