Columbia Explorers 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machine.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES & LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 20 EACH FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K,ANNEX GIRL'S TOILET ROOM,PRINCIPALS OFFICE.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ARE LOCATED AT REAR ENTRY DOOR TO KITCHEN.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE DUMPSTER FROM NEAR REAR DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #60433 4/19/10 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S (S).#33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,STAFF BREAK ROOM MICROWAVE.#35 MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEPS ON SOME DOORS IN BOTH BUILDINGS.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ROOMS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (S).

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SOILED GARBAGE CANS STORED IN LUNCH ROOM.

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.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT COOKING EQUIPMENT & KITCHEN MOP SINK CLOSET.

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.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM UPPER & LOWER WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,MOLD FROM UPPER WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S LAST STALL.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S HAND SINK & OPENINGS IN KITCHEN.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. (S).MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL BOY'S(S),2ND FL. GIRL'S(N),3RD FL BOY'S (S).LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1ST FL GIRL'S (S),1ST FL.GIRL'S (N)

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. (S).MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL BOY'S(S),2ND FL. GIRL'S(N),3RD FL BOY'S (S).LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1ST FL GIRL'S (S),1ST FL.GIRL'S (N)

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.