BETTY SHABAZZ INTERNATIONAL CHARTER 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 80 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS IN UNUSED OVEN,ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNIT,ALONG WALL BASES AND ON TOP OF BOX OF FOOD,WINDOW SILLS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND IN & OUT OF WALLBASE IN LUNCHROOM.ALSO DELIVERY LUNCHROOM DOOR,#2,3,4,7,8, & 9 NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/29/15.(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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD RAILINGS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN PANTRY.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR OF BOTH 3- DOOR & 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.

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: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE STAIRS IN KITCHEN LEADING TO STAGE,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SAME AND IN KITCHEN ,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & LUNCHROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LUNCHROOM,MISSING WALLBASES IN LUNCHROOM & MISSING WALL TILES NEAR 3- COMP SINK & 1ST FL (G)AND GROUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM AND KITCHEN PANTRY,ACTIVITY ROOM (B) & (G) TOILET 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE A AIR GAP AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK AT GREASE TRAP,NO HOT WATER AT 2ND.HAND SINK IN 1ST FL.(G).

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 OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE A AIR GAP AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK AT GREASE TRAP,NO HOT WATER AT 2ND.HAND SINK IN 1ST FL.(G).

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.