De Diego Community 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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(OVER 40 DROPPINGS) INSIDE THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE,LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-17-15,REPORT#1453824 #36- LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF END CAPS ON SLEEVES, LIGHT ABOVE REAR WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TODAY(1-21-16)WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION: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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE TRAP UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.A STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM IT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR FRAME,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER #6.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CORRODED,MINERAL BUILD-UP AND RUSTY PANS ATTACHED WERE WATER DRAINS FROM CONDENSER UNIT,IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS NEED TO BE REPAIRED/ REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL REACH-IN COOLER #2 DOOR HAND BROKEN ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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: BLACK SUBSTANCE AT VENT COVER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER #4,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL MOUNTED FANS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: FLOOR TILE IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS RE GROUT HOWEVER,MATERIAL USED WHITE/POROUS NOT ABLE TO CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WINDOW AT MANAGER'S OFFICE BY THE DRY STORAGE,NEED TO REPLACE OBSERVED BROKEN ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD HANGING FROM LIGHT FIXTURE, IN DINING ROOM ABOVE TABLES.

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: CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT AT SOUTH WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE HANGING PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT FRONT WEST STAIRCASE BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR,REMOVE AND REPAINT

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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29

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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29

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.