CICS-WASHINGTON PARK 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: FOUND EXIT DOORS IN BASEMENT WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS AND 1/4TH INCH GAP AT MIDDLE TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO, FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, KITCHEN NEXT TO STORAGE CLOSET, CHURCH STORAGE ROOM, AND JANITOR'S CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR PICKUP AND RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PICK UP TO ACCOMMODATE FLOW OF GARBAGE FROM OPERATIONS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TWO OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. NO HOT WATER LINE PER MAINTANANCE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AT SAID WASHBOWLS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. DEFROST MILK COOLER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.

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 AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS, AROUND TOILETS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT, UTILITY SINK CLOSET IN BASEMENT, STAIRWELL, STAIRS, LID AT GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN LUNCHROOM, WINDOW SILLS IN LUNCHROOM, REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, TOILET ROOM STALLS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. FLOOR.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT, KITCHEN, LUNCHROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, STAIRWELL IN BASEMENT, AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SEDIMENT, DUST, ETC.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WINDOW IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING SECTION OUTSIDE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, STAIRWELL, AND KITCHEN. REMOVE TOILET PAPER FROM CEILING IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING IN TEACHERS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR.

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: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT. REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN UPRIGHT FREEZER BY GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

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 LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT WASHBOWL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. REVERSE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES TO CORRESPOND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCETS AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

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 LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT WASHBOWL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. REVERSE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES TO CORRESPOND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCETS AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

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.