Black Magnet Branch 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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER CANNED GOODS, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF CANNED SALSA, LIMA BEANS AND SPAGHETTI SAUCE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR SAFE, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON SPRING WATER BOX AND UNUSED SLICER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON HAND SOAP BOX IN PREP AREA, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON TRAY UNDER BREAD STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE RADIATORS, 1 MOUSE DROPPING ON BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EXIT DOOR #2 NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON ALL DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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 ALL CANNED GOODS AND SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN RADIATORS IN LUNCHROOM.

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 UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE 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 ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING ABOVE COFFEE PREP IN KITCHEN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR AUDITORIUM. REPAIR CEILING IN MECHANICAL ROOM. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALL TILES IN WASHROOMS.

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 LEAKING FAUCET ON SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

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 LEAKING FAUCET ON SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

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.