BRICKTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES AND TOASTER OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; IN HVAC ROOMS IN THE KITCHEN; CLASSROOMS 105, 107, 102, 100, 101, AND IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN OFFICE AND THE KITCHEN. ALSO, THE CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM IN CLASSROOM 102 IS HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; KITCHEN, HVAC ROOM IN THE KITCHEN, CLASSROOMS 107, 101, 102, AND 101. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; KITCHEN, HVAC ROOM IN THE KITCHEN, CLASSROOMS 107, 101, 102, AND 101. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

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.