WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING AND STORING POT WITHOUT SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS.MANAGER SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE 200ppm CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM,INSIDE THE KITCHEN,WASH ROOM IS USED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF. SECOND FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWLS AT BOYS WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR. GIRLS WASHROOM NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT SECOND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDED HOT WATER AT MENTIONED SINKS.OTHER WASH ROOM AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES WITH HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: HAND DRYING DEVICE BROKEN AT GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR,NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT SAID WASHROOM.PREMISES HAS OTHER WASHROOM WITH SOAP AND WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDE AT SAID WASH BOWLS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: VISUAL EVIDENCE MICE DROPPINGS,IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN: DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT UNUSED DISH ROOM.APPROX 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(SOUTH-WEST CORNER);ALONG BASEBOARD NORTH AND EAST BASEBOARD WALL APPROX 50 DROPPINGS.APPROX 75 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON BOTH SIDE OF THE PREP AREA;APPROX 30 DROPPINGS UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER.APPROX 30 MICE DROPPING WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SOUTH-EAST CORNER.APPROX 10 MICE DROPPING UNDER TABLE AT SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER.THREE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT LEDGE OF STEAM TABLE SERVING LINE. APPROX 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT(EAST SERVING AREA)SERVING LINE.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FOUND FRONT AND SIDE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF.ALL DOORS SHOULD HAVE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOMS AND BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED WHERE ICE IS MADE AND BACK AND SIDE PANELS IF THE ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT.ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED. ALL THREE DUMPSTER OVERFILLED WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. ON GROUND AND AROUND CONTAINERS FOOD DEBRIS,EMPTY MILK CONTAINERS AND DIRTY CARDBOARD AROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA MENTIONED AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT/ INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE EAST END OF THE SINK THERE IS A MOTOR THAT MOVES THE WATER AROUND BUT IS NOT LONGER IN USE LEAVING AREAS INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING,OBSERVED EXCESS GRIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPENED MOTOR.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND NON-RUST MATERIAL . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HOOD AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST THAT DANGLING FROM FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA NOT MAINTAINED:UNEVEN /POROUS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT,BROKEN CEMENT AND PAINT PEELING UNABLE TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR SAID FLOOR THROUGHPUT THE SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA NOT MAINTAINED,WE OBSERVED GRIMES LEFT BEHIND FROM FLOOR MACHINE,DEBRIS UNDER THE TABLES AND AROUND THE FEET OF POLE OF THE CHAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPER CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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: STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES AT UNUSED DISH ROOM, NEED TO REPLACE.(HOWEVER ROOM IS USED FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES)

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES AT UNUSED DISH ROOM, NEED TO REPLACE.(HOWEVER ROOM IS USED FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES)

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.