Walter Newberry Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE WEST WALL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED MACARONI AND CHEESE HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 117.7F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER REMOVED AND REHEATED IN THE OVEN TO 165F BEFOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: SERVICE LINE STEAM TABLE NOT OPERATIONAL. BROKEN PIPING UNDER THE UNIT. UNABLE TO USE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL OR REPLACED. STAFF IS USING A WHEELING HOT HOLDING UNIT CART OR HOLDING HOT IN THE OVEN UNTIL IMMEDIATE SERVICE. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. NOTED THE MESH SCREENING ON THE OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW NOT ATTACHED. MUST SECURE MESH SCREENING TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: COOK NOTED AT INITIAL INSPECTION PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. REVIEWED MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PREPARATION.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST NOT HANG WIPING CLOTHS FOR AIR DRYING ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND WASHING SINK.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A GREATER WATER FLOW.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN STAFFS LOCKER ROOM TOILET BROKEN OFF THE WALL, LYING ON THE FLOOR OF THE TOILET ROOM. OPEN PLUMBING LINES ON THE WALL WITH DIRT, DERIS, CRACKED AND CHIPPING WALL PLASTER AND PLUMBING PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE THE TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.