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

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 30 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE UNDER WIRE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 ALONG WALLBASE UNDER MULTI USE EQUIPMENT SHELVES, 5 UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, NUMEROUS SCATTERED UNDER STEAMTABLE AND EQUIPMENT AT UNUSED SERVING LINES AT BLUE, GOLD, AND GREEN LOCATIONS, OVER 30 AT RED LOCATION ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA. 1ST FLOOR PE DOORS 1 AND 2 NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSD TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED IN UNUSED SERVING LINES. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, MILK, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-38-012.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STALL PARTITIONS IN WOMEN LUNCHROOM STAFF TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GAPS NOTED AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT UNUSED SERVING LINES. INSTD TO SEAL ALL GAPS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMENS LUNCHROOM STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMENS LUNCHROOM STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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.