Carnegie 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: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED HOT HOLDING CABINET, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASE OF MIXER, 8 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER REACH-IN COOLER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER TABLE IN SERVING AREA, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF SHELVING UNIT NEAR OFFICE, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE EMERGENCY KIT, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STAGE AND STORAGE AREA. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT NEAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON RADIATORS IN LUNCHROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PRE-K CLOSET, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR REFRIGERATOR ON PRE-K ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON COMPUTER TABLE IN PRE-K ROOM 120, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KINDERGARTEN CLOSET ROOM 124, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COMPUTERS TABLE IN ROOM 124, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOOK SHELVES, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM 126. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154244 ON 4-17-13. 33-CLEAN ALL CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM.34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. 35-REPLACE VENT COVERS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL IN STORAGE AREAS. 36-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. 38-PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KINDERGARTEN WASHROOMS. 41-REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PRE-K CLOSET, KINDERGARTEN CLOSET AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, RADIATORS IN LUNCHROOM, BOOK SHELVES, CUBBIES, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND CLOSET AREAS, WATER FOUNTAINS IN HALLWAY AREAS.

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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, LUNCHROOM, GYM, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

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: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN LUNCHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND VENT IN CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPAIR CEILING IN GIRLS AND BOYS EAST FIRST FLOOR WASHROOMS.

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: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AND NEAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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: REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER CAP ON SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 223-M.

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: REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER CAP ON SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 223-M.

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.