COOPER ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED INSIDE AN UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER (LEFT SIDE). OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE OVEN ON THE FOOD PREP AREA COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED LOWER SHELVES WITH DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS NOT TURNING ON IN THE BASEMENT GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE BASEMENT AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A MISSING FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR LOCATED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ROTTING AT THE BOTTOM WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OVEN RACKS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BY THE FOOD PREP/COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OVEN RACKS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BY THE FOOD PREP/COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.