BASS ELEMENTARY 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: 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ON CHALK BOARD LEDGES, AND TABLES IN COMPUTER LAB, ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO COMPUTER LAB, FOUND IN PRE-K CLASS ROOM ON FLOOR AND TABLE IN COMPUTER LAB AREA, ON WINDOW LEDGE, AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS, SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND ON SHELVES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REPAIR DOORS AT BOTTOM THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE OUTER REAR EXTERIOR SECTIONS OF OVENS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE RACKS IM MILK WALK-IN COOLER,, SHELVES AND BOOK RACKS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOILER/MECHANICAL ROOMS, AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOILER/MECHANICAL ROOMS, AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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.