CURTIS ELEMENTARY MODULAR 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 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND FILE CABINET AND WATER COOLER IN LOUNGE NEAR LUNCHROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK, 10-15 MICE DROPPING UNDER TEACHERS DESK, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PRE-K ROOM 128, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND VENDING MACHINE, SNAPPLE MACHINE, AND REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELEVATOR ROOM 124. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ALL CLASSROOMS MUST BE FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES IN DRY STORAGE 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 OF CABINET UNDER SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 128.

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: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PRE-K ROOM 128, TEACHERS LOUNGE AND ELECTRICAL ROOMS.

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: REPAIR CEILING IN KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN UTILITY CLOSET NEAR LUNCHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 128. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN ROOM 128 FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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: REPAIR CEILING IN KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN UTILITY CLOSET NEAR LUNCHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 128. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN ROOM 128 FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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.