DAVID G FARRAGUT ACADEMY 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 45 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF NEAR MOTOR ON SERVING LINE,CHEMICAL STORAGE CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,IN LUNCHROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR.ALSO,APPX."1/2-3/4" ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS GYM,5,6,10,11 & DOOR FRAME OF 7.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/26/18.(NO 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER,GAP AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF MILK WALK IN COOLER.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STAFF LOUNGE MICROWAVES & TABLE AND UNUSED SERVING LINE EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING DOOR TRIM ON MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,UPPER WALL PANEL LOOSE ABOVE WALK IN COOLERS,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NEAR UNUSED DISH MACHINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL AT DRAWERS IN PREP AREA.

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: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MILK & MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER,CANTEEN,KITCHEN.REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 4TH FL. BOY'S.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MILK & MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER,CANTEEN,KITCHEN.REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 4TH FL. BOY'S.

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.