Burnside 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, DOOR ENTRANCE #7 AND #9 NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOFED, DOORS AT THESE ENTRANCES FOUND WITH GAPS !/4 INCH WIDE IN CORNERS. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS AND SIDES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10-15 IN KITCHEN FOOD STORAGE ROOM, 15-20 IN ELECTRICAL ROOM BY CAGE INSIDE REAR DINING ROOM, 5 FOUND ON ROLLING CART & INSIDE BOTH STORAGE CABINETS IN REAR AREA OF PRE-K CLASSROOM, AND 40-50 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT SECTIONS( TOOL STORAGE ROOM, BREAK ROOM AREA, etc) OF BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS. I LARGE ROACH OBSERVED CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. MUST ALSO BE SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-9-13 ON REPORT #1285746 NOT CORRECTED:-34- MUST ELIMINATE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM(IN SAME AREAS). FLOOR DRAIN STOPPED UP WITH BLACK-COLORED WATER INSIDE. -35-SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE-FITTINGS OF TOILETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE MILK CRATES IN KITCHEN FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH SHELVING UNITS.

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: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISHMACHINE, GREASY RESIDUE FOUND INSIDE UNIT, INTERIORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED AND CAN OPENER IN STORAGE ROOM/ MANAGER'S OFFICE

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: SEE #29.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE #29.

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.