Beethoven 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 OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA 229, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER WINDOW LEDGES IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL UNDER OUTER WINDOWS IN PRE-K 121, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG LOWER WINDOW LEDGES NEAR DESK AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 123, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR STORAGE IN PRE-K ROOM 112, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET IN STAFF LOUNGE 222, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON RADIATOR IN STAFF LOUNGE 222, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LOWER WINDOW LEDGES IN STAFF LOUNGE 222. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EXIT DOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 123 NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN RADIATORS AND WINDOW LEDGES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM AND STAFF LOUNGE AREAS. CLEAN LEDGES UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX AND BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN LUNCHROOM. CLEAN ALL GUARDS ON WATER FOUNTAINS.

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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, LUNCHROOM, STAFF LOUNGE AND PRE-K CLASSROOM AREAS.

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: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS NEAR URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 123.

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: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS NEAR URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 123.

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.