SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER DISPENSER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND STAFF WASHROOM.PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST ON BOTH LOCATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER,EMPLOYEE AND MY SELF) OBSERVED OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM OF THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE.THAT LOCATION IS USED FOR STORAGE FOR THE KITCHEN ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT GIRLS WASHROOM.PRESENTLY WATER TEMPERATURE FROM 69.7F TO 71.9F AFTER 10 MINUTES WATER FAUCET ON.INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORALLY TO USE GIRLS WASHROOM AT NEW BUILDING. WARM/TEMPERED WATER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 85F. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL BROKEN BENCHES ATTACHED TO DINING TABLE IN LUNCH,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE DOORS OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,IN SERVING AREA. ALSO 2 TWO REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS OFFICE/STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR HALLWAY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN MISSING FLOOR IN DINING AREA BY THE EXIT NORTH DOOR AND BY THE EAST WINDOW,AND THROUGHOUT THE LUNCH ROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE PLASTICE CRATES AT UNUSED DISH ROOM STORAGE MUST BE ELVATE 6'OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDED RAISED SHELF(MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE CRATES).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SOUTH-EAST WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. HOLES ON CELING ABOVE THE URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR.NEED TO REPAIR. PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT GIRLS WASHROOM AT THIRD FLOOR(OLD BUILDING)NEED TO REMOVE PAINT AND REPAINT. CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP DUST,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,IN SERVING AREA. BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME UNIT.THE OTHER LIGHT FIXTURE HAS ONE BULB BURNED THE OTHER FLICKS ON AND OFF.NEED TO REPAIR BOTH FIXTURES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.