SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED SALAD EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS, ALSO WITH SAME GLOVES WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE GREEN CUTTING BOARD, THAN PUT IT BACK AT PREP TABLE AND USED TO CUT TOMATOES.FOOD GLOVES MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INFORMATION GIVEN ON GLOVE PROCEDURE TO MANAGER. MANAGER SOLVED PROBLEM. 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, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND METERED FAUCET AT WASH BOWLS IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS NOT MAINTAINED.WE(ENGINEER AND I)OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 74.0F TO 74.5F,WITH MISSING CAPS/HANDLE AT MIDDLE AND FIRST WASH BOWLS(UNABLE TO USE);SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 68.0F TO 68.6F; GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASH ROOM HOT WATER TEMP OF 73.4F AND BOYS AT THIRD FLOOR WASH ROOM HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 74.6F.HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-7-17,REPORT#1990112 #34-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. #35- CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP DUST,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOLES ON CEILING ABOVE THE URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM,SECOND FLOOR.NEED TO REPAIR #36-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. TODAY 4-24-18 WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BLACK HANDLE KNIFE STORED AT KNIFE RACK IN THE KITCHEN HAS BROKEN BLADE,DO NOT USE,REPLACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT LEFT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE GREEN EMPLOYEE CABINET,REPAIR REPLACE WASTE WATER(STORM WATER PIPE) ON CEILING AT LUNCH ROOM, WRAPPING IS BROKEN,UNSEALED DUCT TAPE AND STAINED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRESENT WRAPPING AND ENCASE SAID PIPE.

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: PACKED DISPOSABLE DISHES USED FOR CHILDREN STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. EXCESS DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE BY THE KITCHEN DOOR NEED TO CLEAN,ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL OLD COMPUTERS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT SAID AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED.

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 WALL TILES AT EAST WALL BY URINAL IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM,REPLACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILES AT EAST WALL BY URINAL IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM,REPLACE.

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.