Bouchet Elementary 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, 4 DOORS AT EXIT #3 AND #5 FOUND WITH GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCHES AT THE BOTTOMS AND CORNERS. MUST REPAIR ALL OF THESE DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SREIOUS 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED ON REPORT# 1296628 DATED 10-11-13 NOT CORRECTED: #35 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN STUDENT DINING ROOM - MUST REPAIR ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LEVEL OR REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM NEAR THE FLOOR DRAIN. KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BOILER ROOM AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AAND IN CORNERS IN BOILER ROOM AREA(DEBRIS AND DIRT).

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: SEE VIOLATION #29.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTERS ANS STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING ROOM, FOOD TRAYLINE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. SEAL LOOSE WOODEN BASEBOARD ON LOWER SECTION OF WALL IN STUDENT WASHROOM(2ND FLOOR SOUTH) AND LOOSE WALL COVE IN STUDENT WASHROOM(1ST FLLOR NORTH). REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS AND ON CEILING IN BOILER 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTERS ANS STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING ROOM, FOOD TRAYLINE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. SEAL LOOSE WOODEN BASEBOARD ON LOWER SECTION OF WALL IN STUDENT WASHROOM(2ND FLOOR SOUTH) AND LOOSE WALL COVE IN STUDENT WASHROOM(1ST FLLOR NORTH). REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS AND ON CEILING IN BOILER 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.