FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
COOPER ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
February 18, 2025
Canvass
License #22831
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 18, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES LOCATED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, ABOUT 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF A STEEL PIPE ALSO BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND A BOOKSHELF IN THE PRE-K ROOM 107. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES LOCATED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, ABOUT 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF A STEEL PIPE ALSO BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND A BOOKSHELF IN THE PRE-K ROOM 107. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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