WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

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.

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.