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: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK AND 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN WATER FOUNTAIN AND SINK IN PRE K- ROOM 130, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER COUNTER ALONG SOUTH WALL, 2 MICE DROPPINGS BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS BEHIND AQUARIUM IN PRE-K ROOM 128, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN LARGE GYM STORAGE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN GYM OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR BEHIND SERVING LINE.

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 REFRIGERATOR IN GYM OFFICE AND SHELVING UNITS 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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND GYM STORAGE 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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR ELEVATOR ROOM 124. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN SERVING LINE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LIBRARY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR LEFT DRYER IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM.

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: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM.

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.