CICS PRAIRIE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154557 ON 9-12-12. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER RADIATORS BEHIND HOT HOLDING CABINET IN SERVING AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMP SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINET AND 3 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BREAD BOX ON COUNTER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER RADIATORS BEHIND HOT HOLDING CABINET IN SERVING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMP SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL.

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 ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS AND CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.

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: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER RADIATORS IN DINING AREA.

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 OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, BEHIND TOILETS IN BOYS BASEMENT WASHROOM, UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN GIRLS 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, BEHIND TOILETS IN BOYS BASEMENT WASHROOM, UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN GIRLS 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.