Carver Military Academy 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 10 DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER COLD HOLDING UNITS IN SOUTH SERVING LINE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN NORTH SERVING LINE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES UNDER STEAM TABLE IN NORTH SERVING LINE, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN LOWER LEVEL MECHANICAL ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN GATED GLASS STORAGE AREA IN LOWER MECHANICAL ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE RADIATOR AT EXIT DOOR NEAR GYM. EXIT DOORS NEAR LUNCHROOM NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON ALL DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN UNUSED FREEZER IN CANTEEN.

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 ALL UTILITY, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND MDF ROOMS.

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 ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS IN NORTH CANTEEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN NORTH CANTEEN. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG UTILITY SINK IN SECOND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SECOND FLOOR BOOK ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTEND WASTE LINES UNDER ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLERS TO FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR UTILITY SINK ON UTILITY CLOSET B205 (STANDING WATER).

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: EXTEND WASTE LINES UNDER ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLERS TO FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR UTILITY SINK ON UTILITY CLOSET B205 (STANDING WATER).

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.