BOND ELEMENTARY 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: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN SPECIAL-ED PRE-K CLASSROOM ON TABLE BY COMPUTERS, ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA, SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS, ON SHELVES AND SURFACES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM ACROSS THE HALL, SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT(SHELVING UNITS, TABLES etc) IN CLASSROOM, AND ON FLOOR IN TEACHER'S OFFICE. ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE THOUROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ANY OPENINGS FOUND SEALED UP(INCLUDING UNUSED FAUCET IN WALL IN SPECIAL-ED PRE-K BY COMPUTER LAB AREA). MUST ALSO REPAIR OPENING AT LOWER CENTER SECTION OF DOUBLE EXIT DOORS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS, IN ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSETS INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM, IN BOILER ROOM, AND IN ALL OTHER STORAGE CLOSETS 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RE-GROUT WALL IN CORNER OF WEST DINING ROOM. REPAIR OPENING IN CEILING IN EAST SECTION OF KITCHEN. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING/WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.