Corliss (H/S) 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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER SERVING LINE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER AND ON ELECTRICAL BOX IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR SERVERY, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, UNDER ELECTRICAL PANELS, BEHIND CABINETS, ETC IN ROOM 191, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 192, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 171, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR CABINETS IN CULINARY ARTS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLE IN CULINARY ARTS, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. EXIT DOOR #9 NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION 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 ICE BUILDUP INSIDE COOLER IN SERVING AREA.

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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, PREP TABLES IN CULINARY ARTS.

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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN UTILITY, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL AREAS.

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: SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN SERVING AREA, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN SUPPLY ROOM 289.

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS.

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: EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REPAIR LEFT WASHBOWL IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 171. REPLACE MISSING CAPS ON WASHBOWLS.

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: EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REPAIR LEFT WASHBOWL IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 171. REPLACE MISSING CAPS ON WASHBOWLS.

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.