Sullivan (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A STUDENT WITH BARE HANDS GETTING ICE FROM ICE MACHINE (LOCATED IN DINING AREA,PUBLIC VIEW), FILLING FOAM CUP AND WHATEVER WAS OVERFLOWING PICK IT UP AND TROW IT INSIDE THE ICE BIN. ALSO INSIDE THE ICE BIN STORED WITH ICE CUBES A "MEDI-PAK COLD COMPRESS". AFTER MY REQUEST ICE WAS DISCARDED BY KITCHEN STAFF, ALSO UNIT WAS TURNED OFF. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA (EAST SIDE) WHERE FOOD IS HANDLED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN; INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATION OF PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK WHITE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME.

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 MICE DROPPINGS AT DRY STORAGE AREA: 40 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVES,ON TOP THE COOKING PANS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL BEHIND BOXES AND ON FLOOR AT NORTH SIDE OF THE STORAGE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA/LUNCH ROOM BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND AND SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE. NOT INFESTATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A), NO 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK CRATES INSIDE THE LARGE DRY STORAGE MUST BE REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR BETTER HOUSEKEEPING.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AT LUNCH ROOM IN PUBLIC VIEW,LUNCH ROOM IS ALSO USED FOR GYM AFTER 4P. UNIT IS NOT PRESENTLY LOCKED, DUE TO LOCK IS CONTINUOUSLY REMOVED. KITCHEN STAFF MUST HAVE SUPERVISION OF THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES FOR FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNIT. PRIORITY:7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HOT TRAY LINE AT WEST SIDE OF SERVING AREA,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN THE HANDICAPPED/KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM,FIRST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13: **P** Conveying Sewage FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO COMPARTMENT SINKS, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM OTHER COMPARTMENTS WITH FOUL ODOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND TRAY LINE AREA. BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,ICE MACHINE AND DINING TABLES IN THE LUNCH ROOM,REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ALSO REPLACE CEILING TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE -

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT HANDICAPPED WASHROOM WHICH IS USED ALSO BY KITCHEN STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AT SAID WASHROOM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT HANDICAPPED WASHROOM WHICH IS USED ALSO BY KITCHEN STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AT SAID WASHROOM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.