Avalon Park 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE 1ST GRADE,KINDERGARTEN AND PRE K CLASSROOMS OF THE ANNEX BUILDING. FOUND DROPPINGS IN 1ST GRADE STORAGE CABINETS AND ALONG WALLS IN KINDERGARTEN AND PRE K CLASSROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER BEING ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN SEVERAL STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST REPAIR BOTH WASH BOWLS IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM,THE 2ND WASH BOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM AND ALL SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR SINKS AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER AT ALL SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT SHELVING RACKS IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST ALSO SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM AREAS. ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING.

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 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM AND IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS AS NEEDED. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN BOYS WASHROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM AND IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS AS NEEDED. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN BOYS WASHROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING.

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.