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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, MUST REPAIR ALL EXIT DOORS WHERE GAPS ARE PRESENT THAT ARE GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED INSIDE BOTH OF THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS. 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K 101, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET OF PRE-K 102. BOTH CLOSETS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR AND HAVE AREAS SERVUCED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOKATION 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS THAT NO LONGER ADHERES TO THE SURFACES OR REMOVE AND PAINT THE RUSTY SURFACES IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS.

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 AND/OR PAINT LOWER SECTIONS OF STORAGE SHELVES IN THE SMALL CAFETERIA.

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 THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN THE SMALL CAFETERIA AND IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FAUCETS AT WASH BOWLS IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS(ALL HAVE AT LEAST 1 OPERABLE WASH BOWL).

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: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FAUCETS AT WASH BOWLS IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS(ALL HAVE AT LEAST 1 OPERABLE WASH BOWL).

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.