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. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE PRE-K MOBIL UNIT (100) BETWEEN TWO CLASS ROOMS BEHIND STORAGE CABINETS, UNDER SINKS,CLOSET(SHARED)INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN AND SEAL THE HOLES THAT WERE NOTED ON THE OUT SIDE (EAST AND SOUTH) SIDES OF THE MOBIL UNIT (NOT RODENT PROOFED FROM THE OUT SIDE) SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED BOTH CLASSES ARE INSTRUCTED TO EAT IN THE MAIN LUNCHROOM NO OPEN FOOD IN THE MOBIL UNIT ALSO NOTICED THE MICE DIGGING IN THE PLANTERS ON THE FLOOR AND TOP OF STORAGE UNITS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PLANTS FROM FLOOR AND STORAGE UNITS. ALSO FILL HOLE IN 002 BY ELECTRICAL BOX. CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES(IE. TABLES) AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CABINETS, STORAGE UNITS, ETC.IN THE MOBIL UNIT CLASS ROOMS.

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.FLOOR THRU OUT THE MOBIL UNIT UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE UNITS, CLOSET, SHARED MIDDLE ROOM NEED CLEANING, ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MOBIL UNIT. IN MAIN BUILDING FLOOR UNDER THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT FINISHED INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WITH FLOOR COVERING.

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.FILL HOLE IN WALL BY ELECTRICAL IN 002 MOBIL UNIT. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MOBIL UNIT ALSO 002 CEILING JOINT POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.WALL VENTS DUSTY IN MOBIL UNITS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST.

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: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN THE MAIN DINNING ROOM, AND ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN IN DINNING ROOM ABOVE MIDDLE TABLE 2ND ROW. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA.

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: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN THE MAIN DINNING ROOM, AND ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN IN DINNING ROOM ABOVE MIDDLE TABLE 2ND ROW. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA.

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.