WM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE TWO DOOR NORLAKE MILK COOLER HOLDS MILK AT 45.5 f INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, E-MAIL A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST TO cdphfood@cityofchicago.org OR FAX TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY TO REMOVE OR REPAIR COOLER.

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: 29 HALF PINTS OF MILK WERE FOUND AT 45.5 f. $ 7.25 WORTH OF MILK WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: ONE DEAD MOUSE AND OVER THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA, ACTIVE RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE STAIRS IN THE EAST END OF THE LUNCHROOM. OVER TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN ROOM 115 AND THE ADJACENT WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET. AN ACTIVE RODENT HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE LIBRARY NEXT TO A CLOSET DOOR AND THE DOOR SWEEP AT THE TOP OF THE EAST CAFETERIA STAIRS IS GNAWED THROUGH. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY; CLEAN AND SEAL UP ALL POSSIBLE AREAS OF RODENT HARBORAGE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REVIEW TREATMENT AND REPORTS WITH YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE PIPE IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS SOUTH BATHROOM HAS EXPOSED FIBERGLASS, SEAL UP EXPOSED INSULATION.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY CEILINGS ARE WATER DAMAGED, REPAIR SAID CEILINGS. THE WALLS AROUND THE CAFETERIA PERIMETER AND KITCHEN HAVE GAPS AND OPENINGS, THE 2ND GIRLS NORTH WASHROOM AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM HAVE HOLES IN THE WALLS STUFFED WITH SNACK WRAPPERS. REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE METAL STEM THERMOMETER USED IN THE KITCHEN IS 32 DEGREES OFF, AN ICE SLUSH WAS MADE AND I CALIBRATED THE THERMOMETER TO 32 f AT THIS TIME.

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: THE METAL STEM THERMOMETER USED IN THE KITCHEN IS 32 DEGREES OFF, AN ICE SLUSH WAS MADE AND I CALIBRATED THE THERMOMETER TO 32 f AT THIS TIME.

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.