Wacker Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM, RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(79.5F) AND LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(78.8F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER (124.5F) ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND STAFF SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR FAN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS NOT ALLOWING ADEQUATE WATER FLOW AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. A SELF-CLOSING, SLOW-CLOSING, OR METERING FAUCET SHALL PROVIDE EA FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PRE-K ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS, SHELVING UNITS, TABLES IN GYM STORAGE AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND SHELVES IN ROOM 105, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND SOUTHEAST CORNER IN PRE-K ROOM 104, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND SHELVES IN PRE-K ROOM 103, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER BEHIND CHILDCRAFT WASHER IN PRE-K ROOM 103, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR FAN ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SUPPLY ROOM AND UNUSED WASHROOM IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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 DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AL SHELVING UNITS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE FAUCETS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN AND ALONG WINDOWS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL BEHIND LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN, IN LOWER WALL IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR GIRLS WASHROOM, ALONG WINDOW LEDGE IN PRE-K ROOM 103 AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR IN PRE-K ROOM 103. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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 PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN AND ALONG WINDOWS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL BEHIND LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN, IN LOWER WALL IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR GIRLS WASHROOM, ALONG WINDOW LEDGE IN PRE-K ROOM 103 AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR IN PRE-K ROOM 103. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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.