ANNA R LANGFORD COMMUNITY ACADEMY 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 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN LOUNGE NEAR KITCHEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRWAY, 7 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOOK SHELVES IN WEST DINING AREA, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG NORTH WALL STORAGE ADJACENT TO WEST LUNCHROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLETS IN STORAGE NEAR SPIRAL STAIRCASE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED TOY SHELVES IN WEST STORAGE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES NEAR FAN ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. DOOR#3 AND DOOR#6 NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PROVIDE COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MADS SHEETS OF CHEMICALS USED AND MAP OF TREATED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74204 COURT DATE 10-13-11 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 WINDOW LEDGES IN LUNCHROOM (DEAD FLIES), STORAGE SHELVES, ETC

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 ALL STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN EAST LUNCHROOM.

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN LUNCHROOM CEILING. REPAIR DRYER IN BOYS BASEMENT WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN BOYS BASEMENT WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM (DEAD INSECTS).

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN PRE-K WASHROOM.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN PRE-K WASHROOM.

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.