THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON DOOR IN KITCHEN .

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN LUNCHROOM.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN.

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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP-K ROOM CLOSETS AND ROOMS.

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: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN.

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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.LUNCH ROOM-FLOOR TILES.LEARN PRE-K 101-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.PRE-K 103-CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.THORP PRE-K 129- DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.PRE-K 126-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,WALLS AND CEILING.PRE-K 124- DAMAGED CEILING.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE OVEN IF 75KW'S OR MORE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON KITCHEN SERVING LINE AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS.LUNCH ROOM & DRYFOOD STORAGE AREA-CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS.LEARN PRE-K 103-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.