BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY 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: 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN PRE-K CLASS ROOM 102 ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN CLOSET, ON FLOOR IN PLAY AREA UNDERNEATH LARGE PILLOW AND INSIDE WHITE CABINETS UNDERNEATH COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS, AND REQUEST FOLLOW-UP VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR CARDBOARD NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, LIDS NOT CLOSED ON RECETACLES USED FOR FOOD WASTE. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON ALL RECEPTACLES. MAY ALSO NEED TO EITHER INCREASE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS, BREAK DOWN ALL BOXES PROPERLY, OR ORDER AN ADDITIONAL DUMPSTER FOR CARDBOARD. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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: REMOVE ALL CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN PRE-K CLAASROOM 101 AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTED.

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: CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH WINDOWS IN MAIN DINING ROOM.

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 THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSETS ON ALL FLOORS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS. SEAL LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH WINDOW IN MAIN DINING ROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT MIDDLE WASHBOWL ON SECOND FLOOR. REPLACE HOT WATER KNOB IN KITCHEN STAFF'S WASHROOM.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT MIDDLE WASHBOWL ON SECOND FLOOR. REPLACE HOT WATER KNOB IN KITCHEN STAFF'S WASHROOM.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.