THE GARDNER SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 50 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). REFRIGERATOR IN DISCOVERY C CLASSROOM FOUND AT IMOROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 45.1F INSTRUCTED ADJUST TEMPERATURE DIAL(CDI)

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: MILK-49.3F, CUT HONEY DEW MELON-45.7F, HUMMUS-45,1F, CUT CANTELOPE-45.8F, SOY MILK- 46.1F IN REFRIGERATOR IN DISCOVERY B CLASSROOM 30LB VALUED AT $50 DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND COUNTER TOP NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FASCINATION CLASSROOM, AND REFRIGERATOR IN BREAK ROOM.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASEA OF THE WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET IN CLASSROOM(ACCELERATION).

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: REPAIR SECTIONS OF WALLS(CHIPPING PAINT) UNDERNEATH BULLETIN BOARDS IN CLASSROOMS(EXPLORATION A AND B AND ON WALL OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM IN EXPLORATION B. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN WASHROOM EXHAUST CLASSROOM(ACCELERATION). REPAIR SECTIONS ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN CLASSROOMS WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPING.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS IN CLASSROOMS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS IN CLASSROOMS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.