WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER (MIDDLE) AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 60F. YOGURT 60.2F, LUNCH MEAT 46.3F, TURKEY 45.8F, APPLE JUICE(KEEP FROZEN)45.5F,HAM 47.6F, CHEESE (MONTERY JACK)51.8F,CREAM CHEESE 53.6F, CHEESE (SHREDDED PARMESAN)44.6F, VEGETABLE BASE(KEEP REFRIGERATED)47.7, ORANGE JUICE 45.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 650LBS WORTH $758.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVING TEMPERATURES DURING DELIVERY. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER (COMPACTOR) IN POOR REPAIRS LEAKING LIQUID FOOD WASTE ON TO THE GROUND. ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY TO SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS INSIDE JANITORS CLOSETS/MOP SINK ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN CLOSET.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS INSIDE JANITORS CLOSETS/MOP SINK ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN CLOSET.

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.