Deneen 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 RODENTS ON SITE AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN STUDENT DINING AREA,JANITORS STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA AND IN BASEMENT ENGINEER SUPPLY AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NOTED 74-77 DEGREES F WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP,FOOD SERVICE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR MORE TEMPERED WATER AT EACH HAND SINK. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN THE DINING AREA.

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: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE NEW BUILDING. REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WINDOW SILLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WASHBOWLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS IN THE NEW BUILDING. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL WASH BOWLS.

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: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WASHBOWLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS IN THE NEW BUILDING. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL WASH BOWLS.

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.