PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School
September 23, 2014
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License #46311
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #12
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED GIRLS WASHROOM HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT WORKING/NO HAND TOWELS (BY CAFETERIA), NO SOAP IN MENS FACULTY WASHROOMS (3RD FLOOR AND 1ST FLOOR SOUTHWEST CORNER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE IN ALL WASHROOMS FOR GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
Food Code Requirement
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Specific Requirements
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-301.11, 6-301.12
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT ALL MOP SINK ROOMS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE ALSO MOP SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES STRIPPED AT 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET ROOM (SOUTH EAST CORNER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR/REPLACE SAID WATER HANDLES.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN THEROMETERS IN SOME PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN THEROMETERS IN SOME PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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