ACADEMY OF ST. BENEDICT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET UNDER SOUTHEAST STAIRWAY, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLETS, EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN ENGINEER OFFICE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSETS IN LUNCHROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN LIBRARY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN PRE-K LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74620 COURT DATE 12-22-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS. CLEAN ALL CUBBIES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN JANITOR STORAGE AREAS, ENGINEER OFFICE, LIBRARY STORAGE AREAS, ART SUPPLY STORAGE, CLOSETS, LUNCHROOM, PRE-K STORAGE AREAS, ETC. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN LIBRARY STORAGE AREAS.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND POP MACHINE, IN PRE-K DINING AREA, STORAGE AREAS, UNDER SINKS, ETC. REMOVE DEBRIS, BOOKS, BEHIND SHELVES IN LIBRARY.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM (NO HOT WATER).

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: REPAIR RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM (NO HOT WATER).

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.