WESTSIDE ALTERNATIVE H.S. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT WITH SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT, WITH SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN (82.0-94.5F), INSTRUCTED MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F MAINTAINED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LUNCH ROOM. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED SOAP SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NON-DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK IN LUNCHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING WASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMTER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH DRYING ON SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHES SHALL BE HELD IN BETWEEN USES IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PANS AND POTS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENISLS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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 MISSING COLD WATER KNOB OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN WASH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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 BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS 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: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS 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.