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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES OBSERVED, SOME UNPROTECTED OUTER OPENINGS ALSO FOUND. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20-25 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DISHWASHING ROOM INSIDE DINING ROOM, 5 ON FLOOR INSIDE DISHWASHING ROOM, 5 ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN KITCHEN, 5 ALONG FLOOR BASE ON EAST WALL UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACK IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM, 10 ON FLOOR AROUND CRATES IN KITCHEN JANITOR'S CLOSET, 5 ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN MEN'S WASHROOM INSIDE KITCHEN, 15-20 ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET ON FIRST FLOOR, 5 ON FLOOR INSIDE PUMP ROOM NEXT TO ELECTRICAL CLOSET, 15 ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET AND ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE COLUMN BY WINDOW IN PRE-K CLASSROOM, 10 SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALL WHERE DESK IS LOCATED IN SPECIAL ED PRE-K CLASSROOM. DOORS AT EXIT 9 FOUND WITH OPENING AT THE LEFT SET OF DOUBLE DOORS CLOSE TO THE CENTER APPROXMATELY 1/4 INCH IN WIDTH, AND 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE RIGHT DOUBLE DOOR AT EXIT 7. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL DOORS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS AND CENTERS, SEAL ALL CRACKS IN BASEBOARDS(PRE-K CLASSROOMS), WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE FOUND, ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM(S) AND CRATES FROM JANITOR'S STORAGE ROOM IN IN KITCHEN, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 11-13-12 ON REPORT# 1319218 NOT CORRECTED: -34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM AND REPLACE WITH A STORAGE SHELF OR UNIT.-35-SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE -FITTINGS IN WALLS ABOVE TOILETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PRE K CLASSROOM DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. -41-MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE AND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM AREAS IN OLD BUILDING AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLOANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, DRY GOODS AND FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS WHERE NEEDED(INCLUDING JANITOR'S CLOSETS).

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: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL BY WINDOWS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.

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: SEE VIOLATION #29

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.