Whistler Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES IN BOYS WASHROOM. 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 NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PRE-K 108 WASHROOM (60.8F) AND CLASSROOM (66.2F), PRE-K 109 WASHROOM (53.6F) AND CLASSROOM (66.2F), TEACHERS LOUNGE WASHROOM (70F). INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR AND 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 OPEN FOOD(CHICKEN PATTIES, BUNS) BEING SERVED AND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN LUNCHROOM SERVING AREA 116. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE 138, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR INSIDE CLOSETS NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DINING TABLES IN LUNCHROOM 116, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 109. 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 MILK SPILLS INSIDE MILK COOLER IN LUNCH ROOM 116. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MILK COOLER.

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 LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND UTILITY SINK IN BOILER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS. OBSERVED RIGHT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS SOUTH WASHROOM AND MIDDLE SINK IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS HALLWAY WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINKS IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON SINKS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND TEACHERS LOUNGE 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND UTILITY SINK IN BOILER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS. OBSERVED RIGHT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS SOUTH WASHROOM AND MIDDLE SINK IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS HALLWAY WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINKS IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON SINKS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND TEACHERS LOUNGE 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.