VON STEUBEN METROPOLITAN SCIENCE CENTER (H/S) Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FOOD SERVICE LINE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70.0F-72.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE MIDDLE FOOD SERVICE LINE.OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF MILK RANGING FROM 50.0F-55.4F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX.100 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $90.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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 THE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE MIDDLE FOOD SERVICE LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS)SUCH AS CARTONS OF MILK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE MIDDLE FOOD SERVICE LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS)SUCH AS CARTONS OF MILK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.