WM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS NOR IN LUNCHROOM STAFF TOILET ROOM. MGR STATES THEY HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR ABOUT A MONTH. INSTD TO HAVE AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. (MILK, BREAKFAST BURRITOS, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF LINING AT BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES AT SERVING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: DOORWAY LEADING TO MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED, CRUMBLING DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE SERVING LINE. REPLACE SAME.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. PROVIDE SAME. OVENS NOT LOCATED UNDER EXHAUST HOOD ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE EXHAUST HOODS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE OVENS. SOME STUDENT TOILET ROOMS NOT IDENTIFIED. INSTD TO IDENTIFY TO GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS FOR ALL TOILET ROOMS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. PROVIDE SAME. OVENS NOT LOCATED UNDER EXHAUST HOOD ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE EXHAUST HOODS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE OVENS. SOME STUDENT TOILET ROOMS NOT IDENTIFIED. INSTD TO IDENTIFY TO GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS FOR ALL TOILET ROOMS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.