WHITNEY YOUNG (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND HAMBURGERS ON STEAM TABLE ELEVATED UP OUT OF STEAM TABLE WELLS WITH A HEATING ELEMENT THAT DOES NOT EXTEND OVER THE ENTIRE STEAM TABLE AT 133.5F. ALSO FOUND HASH BROWNS ELEVATED IN SAME MANNER AS THE HAMBURGERS(ELEVATED) AT 118.9 TO 125.1F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED AND TO RE-HEAT ALL PRODUCTS NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURES TO 165F. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS UNTIL READY TO SERVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 26 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE DRY-GOODS STORAGE ROOM ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LID TO STORAGE CONTAINER ALONG THE WALL NEAR MOP CLOSET, AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN SAME AREA. 12 DRAIN FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN MGR'S OFFICE, IN MOP SINK ROOM, AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. EXIT DOOR 1 IN THE ART BUILDING FOUND WITH A LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM, MUST REPAIR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, WHITE UUPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL(4) MICROWAVE OVENS IN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR DINING ROOMS, AND ALL RUSTY/HEAVILY STAINED WASHBOWLS IN ALL STUDENT WASHROONS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: KEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PANEL ROOM DRY, LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER OBSERVED.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS IN HANDICAPP STALL AND NEAR URINALS IN BOY'S GOLD WASHROOM. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY CEILING TILES IN MOPSINK/HANDWASHING AREA. CLEAN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS UPON ENTRY TO FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM NEAR DOOR 4. CLEAN WALLS IN HANDICAPP STALL IN GIRL'S BLUE WASHROOM. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN GIRL'S RED WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING IN BOY'S LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADJUST ALL FAUCETS IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING(MORE THAN 30). REPAIR SLOW-DRAINING WASHBOWL IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR NEAR DOOR 9. MIDDLE WASHBOWL ON 3RD FLOOR GOLD BOY'S WASHROOM NEEDS REPAIRING. REPAIR TH MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM IN THE ART BUILDING. REPAIR WASHBOWL (NO WATER) IN FIRST FLOOR EAST WASHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADJUST ALL FAUCETS IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING(MORE THAN 30). REPAIR SLOW-DRAINING WASHBOWL IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR NEAR DOOR 9. MIDDLE WASHBOWL ON 3RD FLOOR GOLD BOY'S WASHROOM NEEDS REPAIRING. REPAIR TH MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM IN THE ART BUILDING. REPAIR WASHBOWL (NO WATER) IN FIRST FLOOR EAST WASHROOM.

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.