CHICAGO TECH ACADEMY (CHARTER) 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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE FILE CABINET, ON CUTTING BOARD ON BOTTOM SHELF AND LEGS OF SHELVING UNIT, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND FILE CABINET, NEAR LOCKERS AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT, ON TOP OF CANNED GARBANZO BEANS, AND ON WINDOW LEDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS NEAR LOCKERS AND ON DUCT EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR MOP HEADS IN JANITOR CLOSET 114B, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS, CORNERS AND ON SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM 201A, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR WINDOW IN MDF ROOM 206A, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COPIER AND IN CORNER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE 212. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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 GUARDS ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN DRY FOOD AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE 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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS 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: SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REPAIR RIGHT DRYER IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR AND BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEFT DRYER IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT AND MIDDLE SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE. REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET ON KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK.

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: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT AND MIDDLE SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE. REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET ON KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK.

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.