AL RABY HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE VENT IN UNUSED DISH ROOM, 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BOTTOM OF CHEST FREEZER, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND STOVE AND OVEN IN KITCHEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLETS IN LUNCHROOM, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET IN BIOLOGY LAB ROOM 421, 40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK NEAR DESK IN SCIENCE ROOM 411, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF IN SCIENCE LAB ROOM 324, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER WINDOW, MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR FILE CABINET, 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DESK, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND DESK, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND DESK, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER IN COMPUTER ROOM 225. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, ENTRANCE #6 NEAR AUDITORIUM, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR, ENTRANCE #8 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND, DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING, AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN ALL SCIENCE AND COMPUTER CLASSROOMS.

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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM.

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: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.