BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS CHARTER 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 ABOUT 40 LIVE ANTS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ANTS BY THE GREASE TRAP, 20 LIVE ANTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 5 LIVE ANTS BEHIND THE OVEN AND 5 LIVE ANTS ON THE WINDOW SILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, AS WELL AS OLD TABLE AND CHAIRS AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DUMPSTERS LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED ADDING ANOTHER DUMPSTER OR INCREASING DUMPSTER REFUSE PICK UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND DRYERS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE 1 ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

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.