WHITTIER ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE SHELF FOR UTILITY SINK CLOSET FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES IN UTILITY SINK CLOSETS ON 2ND AND 3RD. FLOOR. REPAIR CABINET UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE K ROOM.

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: CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES THROUGHOUT LUNCHROOM, TOILET ROOMS, AND STAIRCASES. CLEAN AROUND UTILITY SINK CLOSETS ON 1ST. AND 2ND. FLOOR.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THOROUGHOUT PREMISES, STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM, REPAIR FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSETS ON 1ST. AND 2ND. FLOOR.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS BY BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT CEILING AND WALL IN PRE K STORAGE ROOM, TOILET ROOMS, UTILITY SINK CLOSETS, AND HALLWAYS. PROVIDE PANEL FOR OPENING AT WALL IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET ON 3RD. FLOOR. REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AT GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. PROVIDE COVER FOR FANS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR INSULATION AROUND PIPING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS FROM CEILING ON 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS.

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: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS IN BASEMENT AND 2ND. FLOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INDICATE HOT WATER HANDLES FROM COLD WATER HANDLES AT ONE OF THREE FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASHBOWLS ON 2ND FLOOR, AND ADJUST HANDLES AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN PRE K ROOM.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN PRE K ROOM.

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.