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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT THE NEWLY INSTALLED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE LUNCHROOM. NO HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK. NOTED THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 61.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

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: SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED AN OPEN UNSCREENED WINDOW IN THE LUNCHROOM WHERE WALK-IN FOOD COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE MESH SCREENS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY ON ALL LUNCHROOM WINDOWS BEING OPENED.

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: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 TO 150 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE LARGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREA FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE LARGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE SPICE CABINET. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----UNKNOWN SPILLAGE OF WHITE SUBSTANCE INSIDE BOTH TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT VISIBLE/LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SAID MACHINE.

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: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT VISIBLE/LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SAID MACHINE.

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.