THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HANDWASHING SINKS IN 1ST FLOOR SOUTHWEST GIRL'S TOILET ROOM THAT WILL NOT STAY ON THE HANDLES ON THE SINK WILL NOT STAY TURNED ON AND THE SINK CANNOT BE UTILIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46 F IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM. INSTRUCTED INSTRUCTOR TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IN COLD HOLD UNITS IS MEASURED AT 41 F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTOR DISCARDED 1/3 POUND DICED TOMATOES AND 10 HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES ( $20) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN CULINARY ROOM WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46. INSTRUCTED CLASSROOM MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTOR ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE ON COOLER. 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 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE NEAR BLACK CABINETS; OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CULINARY CLASSROOM INCLUDING IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH SHELVING, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON 1`CAN OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED BUILDING MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING INTO BUCKET FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING INTO BUCKET FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.