Chgo Voc. C.V.C (H/S) 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 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER SHELVES AND LADDER IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN LEFT CORNER IN UTILITY STORAGE CLOSET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, 10 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, 9 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES CULINARY ARTS STORAGE, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN GYM STORAGE ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SPORTS STORAGE AREA NEAR GYM OFFICE 246, 9 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SECOND STORAGE IN ART ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART AND TABLE IN LAUNDRY ROOM 146. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, EXIT #15, 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF LEFT DOOR, BOILER ROOM DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR, MIDDLE AUDITORIUM DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON MIDDLE OF DOOR, BOYS LOCKER ROOM DOOR(87TH ST), 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1300488 ON 11-14-13. 34-REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. 35-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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALL NEAR DOOR AND WINDOWS IN SECOND FLOOR GYM STORAGE. 38-REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN CULINARY ARTS. REPAIR LEAK ON BACK FLOW DEVICE NEAR ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN STORAGE. 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN ROOM 002.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.

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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS (AUDITORIUM, STORAGE, HALLWAYS, ETC). REPAIR WALLS IN AUDITORIUM (WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN GYM STORAGE AREAS, WASHROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, CULINARY ARTS, ETC. SEAL OPENINGS UNDER TOILETS IN WOMEN AND 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.

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 LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE LIGHT IN CULINARY ARTS WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN SERVING AREA.

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 LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAK UNDER STEAM TABLE. REPAIR LEAK INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET. REPAIR FAUCETS ON SINK IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM.

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: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAK UNDER STEAM TABLE. REPAIR LEAK INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET. REPAIR FAUCETS ON SINK IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM.

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.