ANTON DVORAK ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED GARBAGE CANS OVER FLOWING,LIDS WIDE OPEN,TRASH & DEBRI ON GROUND IN CORRAL,LIDS PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER.MUST CLEAN GROUND IN CORRAL,REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS ON DUMPSTER,KEEP LIDS CLOSED & TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,1ST & 2ND FLOOR BOY'S & GIRL'S,1ST & 2ND FL. STAFF,PRE-K 101 & 103 HAND SINKS & 1- COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE & PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS & CUBBIES IN PRE-K 101 & 103,2ND FL. BOOK ROOM SHELVING UNITS.

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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AT REAR DOOR,OPENING IN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN ROOM 117.

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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN,WALL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FL. STAFF,PRE-K 103, LOW WATER PRESSURE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PRE-K 103 NEEDS THERMOMETER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PRE-K 103 NEEDS THERMOMETER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.