THEODORE HERZL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE. 12 CASES OF PEPPERONI/CHEESE PIZZAS THAT STATE "KEEP FROZEN" ON BOXES, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 39.2F-42.1F ON TABLES. PER MGR PRODUCT WAS DELIVERED BEFORE FOOD PERSONNEL ARRIVED AND UNABLE TO VERIFY RECEIVING TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER FROZEN TEMPERATURE OF 0F OR BELOW. MANGAGER VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. APPROX 60LBS $500 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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 MICE DROPPINGS OVER 50) NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS: ON LEDGE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, ON LEDGE IN CLEANING STORAGE ROOM, ON FLOOR AND ON LEDGES IN ROOM 244 AND ON LEGDES AND BEHIND COMPUTER IN ROOM 101. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LIDS AND CRACKED LID. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA AND PROVIDE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: COVER MISSING ON FLOOR DRAIN IN MDF ROOM. PROVIDE SAME. MDF ROOM FLOOR AND ALL STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILTY SINKS LOCATED NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: URINAL LEAKING IN BOYS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR SAME.

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: URINAL LEAKING IN BOYS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR SAME.

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.