CURTIS 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. ALSO OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES IN THE STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE STAGE IN THE GYMNASIUM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EXIT 4 DOOR IN ANNEX BUILDING AND FOUND 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG BOTTOMS OF EXIT 5,6,7 AND 8 DOORS IN THE MAIN BUILDING. ALSO FOUND CRACKED CONCRETE THRESHOLDS ALONG BOTTOM OF EXIT 8 DOORS IN THE MAIN BUILDING. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLDS AND REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS AND MAKE ALL DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED ON ANNEX BUILDING REPORT

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING SERVED IN THE MAIN BUILDING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM OF THE MAIN BUILDING. MUST REPAIR SINKS AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-17-2010 REPORT # 413598 NOT CORRECTED. (35) MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN SERVICE AREA IN THE MAIN BUILDING. SEAL GAPS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN STUDENT DINING ROOM TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PESTS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-17-2010 REPORT # 413598 NOT CORRECTED. (35) MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN SERVICE AREA IN THE MAIN BUILDING. SEAL GAPS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN STUDENT DINING ROOM TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PESTS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.