ANTON DVORAK ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR KITCHEN STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.COLD RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA-BEHIND OVEN.PRE-K ROOM 103 -ON FLOOR NEXT TO CUBBIES,CLOSET STORAGE SHELVES,LOWER SHELF UNDER HAND SINK.PRE-K ROOM 101-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CUBBIES,STORAGE CLOSET AND CABINET.ALSO.EVIDENCE OF 1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND MILK COOLER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.APPX.50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LUNCHROOM,PRE-K ROOM 103.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS # 6,7.PREP AREA,GYM,BOILER ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/12/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MILK COOLERS,STAFF LOUNGE-LOWER CABINETS,COUNTER TOPS.PRE-K ROOMS 101 & 103 DUST BUILD UP ON SOME SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES & WINDOW SILLS.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,PRE-K ROOM 101 & 103.LUNCHROOM -LOOSE WALL BASES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN STAFF LOUNGE,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-K ROOM 101.

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: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 3RD FL. STAFF & BOY'S TOILETROOMS.

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: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 3RD FL. STAFF & BOY'S TOILETROOMS.

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.