Bowen H/S 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: FOUND 1 DEAD MOUSE AND 60 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BOILER ROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING AND 70 IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN ROOM 116A STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION 34158-14 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

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 REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE IN BOTH MILK COOLERS IN THE SERVICE LINE AREA OF CAFETERIA AND CLEAN SAME.

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BOILER, MOP SINK CLOSETS, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ROOMS. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILED WALL BASE IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FL. BY CAFETERIA

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 REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CORRIDORS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED, SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CAFETERIA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND FIX DAMAGED WALL OUT SIDE (ON THE RIGHT) OF THE SOCIAL ROOM (RM. 111, SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

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 PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED-REMOVE DEAD BUGS, DIRT AND STAINS.

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 FIX LEAKS AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET (LEFT) ON THE 2-COMP. SINK NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CAFETERIA.

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 FIX LEAKS AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET (LEFT) ON THE 2-COMP. SINK NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CAFETERIA.

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.