ARNOLD MIRELES 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: 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. FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES- 10 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OVER BY THE DISH MACHINE UNIT, 15 IN THE FAR LEFT CORNER, 15 IN CORNER BY FILE CABINET, 10 IN THE CORNER ACROSS FROM FILE CABINET AND 20 IN UPPER RIGHT CORNER ALL IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ALSO RODENT PROOF/SEAL TO MAKE TIGHT FITTED DOUBLE/SERVICE DOORS BY CAFETERIA- 1/4" GAP NOTED. CITATION #60268-15 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN DINING AREA, WALLS IN STORAGE AREA IN CAFETERIA AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN CAFETERIA PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOYS 1ST FL (BY CAFETERIA) TOILET ROOM AND ON SECOND FL THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE MISSING FAN COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS/CEILING IN 25 BUILDING AND CAFETERIA SERVICE LINE..

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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD TO LIGHT IN BOYS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM BY CAFETERIA.

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. MUST PROVIDE WATER TO WATER FOUNTAIN (LEFT) BY JANITOR'S CLOSET ACROSS FROM CAFETERIA SERVICE LINE AND INCREASE THE PRESSURE AT THE WATER FOUNTAIN BY KINDERGARTEN CLASS ROOM 122.

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. MUST PROVIDE WATER TO WATER FOUNTAIN (LEFT) BY JANITOR'S CLOSET ACROSS FROM CAFETERIA SERVICE LINE AND INCREASE THE PRESSURE AT THE WATER FOUNTAIN BY KINDERGARTEN CLASS ROOM 122.

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.