COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM AND LOCKER ROOM, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND REFRIGERATORS NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN FOOD AND INSIDE METAL CABINETS IN FOOD SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR FRAME AT THE BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE WITH CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DIRT AND RICE GRAINS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER THE WASHBOWL INSIDE EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM AND LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN EMPLOYEE'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN EMPLOYEE'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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.