The New Sullivan Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON BOTH SERVING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERTATURES INSIDE OF HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THE FOLLOWING FOODS... 4LBS COOKED CORN, @106.5F,9LBS OF COOKED HOTDOGS RANGING BETWEEN 100.4F-120.0F, 4 LBS GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES @113F WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY PIC. TOTAL COST OF SAID FOOD ITEMS $50.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 121.8F. HEALTH INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACES ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT @ 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATE 1/4 GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF BACK DOOR #8 OF LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED DOOR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPROXIMATELY 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHER, ALONG WALL BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH HOOD, ON FLOOR NEAR FLOOR MIXER, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR SCATTERED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND ALONG SIDES OF MOP SINK, ON FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH CHEMICAL STORAGE CABINET IN HALLWAY. NOTED DROPPINGS IN PRE-K ROOM 114 ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN KITCHEN PLAY AREA, BEHIND TEACHERS DESK ALONG THE WALL, INSIDE CLOSET ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS NEAR TOYS. PREK ROOM 118 AND 119 INSIDE CLOSET ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND STOVE PLAY AREAS THROUGHOUT, ON SHELF WITH WINDOW PLANTS, ON FLOOR NEAR HANDSINKS, AND ON FLOOR ALONG SIDE FLOOR FAN AND NEAR THE CUBBIES, ALONG WALLBASES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BIN WITH PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CLOSET OF ROOM 114. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CLOSET OF ROOM 114. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.