Stowe Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK REACH MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE TO PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT WARMER AT INAPPROPRIATE SCALE TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (MINIMUM TEMPERATURE READ OF 150.0F). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES MINIMUM 135.0F TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPRX. 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN: BENEATH SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, BENEATH SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, BENEATH EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL NEAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT AND HOLES, AND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR KITCHEN AREA WALK-IN COOLER, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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: OBSERVED WALL NEAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT AND HOLES, AND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR KITCHEN AREA WALK-IN COOLER, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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.