Chgo Voc. C.V.C (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALLS AND RADIATORS IN SALAD PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA NEAR SERVING LINE, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE NEAR KITCHEN, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN TEACHERS LOUNGE NEAR KITCHEN, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CULINARY ARTS STORAGE ROOM 112, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR COFFEE AND ICE MACHINE IN CULINARY ARTS STORAGE, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND OUTLETS IN CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE RIGHT STORAGE CLOSET IN CULINARY CAFE DINING AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG STAIRWAY IN CULINARY LOFT AREA, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON STAGE IN AUDITORIUM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FAN STORAGE BOX IN AUDITORIUM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED CABINET IN RECEIVING AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN SHIPPING AND RECEIVING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN UPRIGHT CABINET NEAR SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM 153, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR STOVE AND LAUNDRY MACHINES IN ROOM 156, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BEHIND DOOR IN STORE ROOM 162C, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGES, FLOOR AND INSIDE CABINETS IN SECOND FLOOR GYM STORAGE, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BOOK ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND VENDING MACHINES IN LUNCHROOM/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: EXIT #1 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR, EXIT #15 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF LEFT DOOR, EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 161, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. NO HOT WATER AT SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING IN LIFE SKILLS ROOM 156. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE SHIPPING AND RECEIVING AREA.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, TEACHERS LOUNGE, GYM, ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN CULINARY ARTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, SHIPPING AND RECEIVING AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER RADIATORS NEAR EXIT 11.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: REPAIR ALL CEILING LEAKS AND MISSING/STAINED CEILING TILES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON BRICK WALLS IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA IN CULINARY ARTS. REPAIR WALLS IN AUDITORIUM (WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN GYM STORAGE AREAS, WASHROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, ETC. SEAL OPENINGS UNDER TOILETS IN WOMEN AN MEN TEACHER LOUNGE WASHROOMS IN ROOM 153. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALL NEAR DOOR AND WINDOWS IN SECOND FLOOR GYM STORAGE. REPAIR SCREEN ON KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED DOORS, 162F, 176, ETC. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEAN, ORGANIZED AND FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY.

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: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA IN CULINARY ARTS.

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: REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN CULINARY ARTS. REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN BOILER ROOM.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN CULINARY ARTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN CULINARY ARTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.