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: Observed live roaches through out facility inside rest rooms and janitor closets on 2nd and 3rd floor of facility. Must remove all roaches from facility and have no pest activity. Observed facility not rodent/pest proof,larger than 1/4 inch gap on bottom of entry/exit door 10 and Main exit/entry door frame is in dis-repair (left bottom) 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 outside refuse receptacle not rodent proof and properly maintained and dumpsters are missing lids. Instructed person in charge to obtain lids and maintain. 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed walls and ceilings in all rest room with holes, cracks and in dis-repair. Must repair and maintain.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light non-functional/disrepair in prep kitchen, light shield missing in dry storage area (storage113). Must repair and maintain.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed all girls, boys and staff restroom on 1st 2nd and 3rd floor washbowl sink faucet non-functional, dis-repair and missing. Repair and maintain washbowl sink. 2rd floor staff rest room faucet in disrepair (cold); Employees restroom washbowl sink in disrepair (faucet) inside of kitchen staff locker area 115A; low water pressure in restroom 100B; Must repair and maintain. Mop sinks missing back flow prevention device. Must install, obtain and maintain.

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: Observed all girls, boys and staff restroom on 1st 2nd and 3rd floor washbowl sink faucet non-functional, dis-repair and missing. Repair and maintain washbowl sink. 2rd floor staff rest room faucet in disrepair (cold); Employees restroom washbowl sink in disrepair (faucet) inside of kitchen staff locker area 115A; low water pressure in restroom 100B; Must repair and maintain. Mop sinks missing back flow prevention device. Must install, obtain and maintain.

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.