ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ELEM. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 TO 40 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE NURSES OFFICE ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, UNDER SICK BED, BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. 10 TO 20 DROPPINGS IN THE LIBRARY ON DESKS AND THROUGHOUT THE LIBRARIANS OFFICE, BEHIND LIBRARIANS REFRIGERATOR. 10 TO 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BOILER ROOM AT EQUIPMENT AND BOXED ITEM STORAGE. ALSO NOTED 5 DROPPINGS IN PRE-K ROOM #100 ALONG BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE BEING STORED INSIDE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLE ON THE METAL FOOD CART AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FOOD CART AND PROPERLY REPAIR.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE OPEN CRACK/CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE COAT RACK WALL IN THE PRE-K ROOM #101. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL ITEMS STORED AWAY FROM THE WALLS. THE OUTDOOR PLAY GROUND TOY STORAGE, THE BOILER ROOM EQUIPMENT STORAGE, THE PRE-K ROOM STORAGE CLOSETS, THE NURSES OFFICE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL ITEMS STORED AWAY FROM THE WALLS. THE OUTDOOR PLAY GROUND TOY STORAGE, THE BOILER ROOM EQUIPMENT STORAGE, THE PRE-K ROOM STORAGE CLOSETS, THE NURSES OFFICE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.