STONE ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE USING GLOVES TO PREPARE READY TO EAT PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES. REVIEWED PROPER USAGE OF GLOVES AND HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FOUND BLOCKED, NOT ACCESSIBLE, BY A BUCKET BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED BUCKET. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO MESH SCREEN ON OPEN WINDOW IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY AND LEADING TO THE OPEN DOOR TO KITCHEN. NO MESH SCREEN ON KITCHEN WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MESH SCREEN ON WINDOW TO PREVENT FLY AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING COLE SLAW IN TWO LARGE METAL PANS. MIXING MAYONNAISE, SPICES AND PRE-CHOPPED BAGGED CABBAGE. SCHOOL ALSO PREPARES YOGURT PARFAITS WITH CANNED FRUITS, WASHES AND CUTS WHOLE FRESH CANTALOUPE MELONS AND STRAWBERRY'S TO PREPARE FRUIT CUPS INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF ALL UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS FOR PREPARING FOODS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER FOR THE SINK AND TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS A LINER INSIDE THE DAIRY COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS A LINER INSIDE THE DAIRY COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.