Food Safety Report: Ellington Elementary School, 243 N Parkside, Chicago, Il, USA.

243 North Parkside Avenue, Chicago, 60644 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 13, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed the person in charge without a valid original city of chicago certified food manager certificate while prearing and serving sloppy joes, beans, and milk. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one certificate holder on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. No citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water available at the following handsinks. . . They are as follows: 1st floor boys and girls' toilet room located near primary classrooms and cafeteria employee handsink located inside cafteris and 1st floor teachers' toilet room handsink. Noted temperatures ranging between 50f-64f. Instructed to provide hot water at 100f at minimum and maintain proper handwashing. Priority violation. 7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying provision available at washbowl located inside 3rd floor boys toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand cleanser available at washbowl located inside food employee toilet room located inside cafeteria as well as 3rd floor boys' toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 12 small rodent droppings scattered on the floor in the janitor close located inside the prep area as well as inside the drain near heavy equipment and 3 3-compartment sinks. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize said areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rear exit door attached to prep area and hallway near engineer room not rodent proof, instructed to enclose gap to prevent pest entry. Instructed to provide.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed 2 door cooling units located inside cafeteria near student seating area with milk spills. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment free of accumulation.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside receptacle area not maintained. Instructed to provide tight-fitted lids on (2) receptacles to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (b). No citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors inside prep area in need of cleaning behind all heavy equipment. Instructed to maintain.

Source: chicago.gov