TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: LUNCHROOM REACH IN MILK COOLER IN POOR REPAIR MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,GASKETS ON DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.AIR TEMPERATURE MAINTAING 44.9F.COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH BEFORE USING. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-MILK INSIDE REACH IN MILK COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,(43.8F,468F,48F,49F)MILK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW.MILK WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND LUNCHROOM STAFF AND DISCARDED.APPROX 295 MILKS/COST-$194.00.7-38-005B1

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.2-DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS APPROX 1/4 INCH.ANNEX BUILDING,DOOR G,AND NORTH DOOR 1ST FLOOR AND MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR.MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED 27 MICE DROPPING IN JANITORS STAFFBREAK ROOM, 59 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS OF SCHOOL IN MAIN BUILDING.THRU-OUT BOILER ROOM AROUND CLUTTERED STORAGE, UNDER STAIRS WHER EQUIPMENT IS STORED,(LAWN MOWER,ETC),BETWEEN STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVES, 41-MICE DROPPINGS IN ASSEMBLY HALL NEAR ENTRY DOOR ON STAIRS NEAR STORAGE AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN SAME AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.SERIOU CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN ROOM 102,AND LUNCH ROOM WALLS.MUST REPAIR.

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: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN ROOM 102,AND LUNCH ROOM WALLS.MUST REPAIR.

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.