ARIEL ACADEMY/NORTH KENWOOD OAKLAND SCHOOL 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: OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM TABLE NEAR ELECTRICAL SWITCH BOX UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN OFFICE ENTRANCE AND REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CRATES NEAR UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS INSIDE LEDGES IN ARIEL ACADEMY STAFF LOUNGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET IN ARIEL STAFF LOUNGE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT ROOM NEAR ARIEL ACADEMY MAIN OFFICE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN LARGE FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM NEAR ARIEL OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR CLOSET NEAR KINDERGARTEN A101, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COMPUTERS IN NORTH KENWOOD PRE-K ROOM C5, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON MICROWAVE, TABLE, AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN NORTH KENWOOD STAFF LOUNGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN MECHANICAL ROOM BEHIND NORTH KENWOOD STAFF LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN FIRST FLOOR ARIEL BOYS WASHROOM NEAR CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER(85F) AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CABINETS, TABLES AND LEDGES IN ARIEL AND NORTH KENWOOD STAFF LOUNGES.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT, PREP, DINING, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.

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 LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN PREP AREA.

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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.