Esmond Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO ON REPORT#534246 ON 3-1-11. 18 OBSERVED 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND HEATER IN WASHROOM IN OFFICE AREA, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON EQUIPMENT IN MDF ROOM ACROSS FROM GYM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON WALL NEAR GLUE TRAP UNDER SHELVES IN SUPPLY STOCKROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON PUMP IN WATER HEATER ROOM IN OFFICE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON WALLS, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL BOXES AND FIRE ALARM IN SWITCH ROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR SHELVES AND DESK IN ROOM 114, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER WALL BASE, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOX UNDER LIGHT SWITCH AND ON COMPUTER DESK, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FILE CABINET, 3 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOOK SHELVES IN LIBRARY, 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN WASHROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 110, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM CABINET, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE AND RADIATOR UNDER PLANTS IN ROOM 113, 4 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOOK CASE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG BLACKBOARD IN ROOM 111, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG LOCKERS IN ROOM 317, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN 2ND FLOOR STOREROOM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN LIBRARY WORK ROOM AND OUTLET NEAR FICTION BOOKS, 4 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER NEAR WINDOW IN LIBRARY, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN CORNERS IN STOREROOM 317. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EXIT DOORS NEAR LUNCHROOM NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H71901 COURT DATE 4-21-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED MOVED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL TABLES, SHELVES, CUBBIES, FILE CABINETS NEED CLEANING IN PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CLASSROOM, STORAGE AND CLOSET AREAS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS (PRE-K ROOM, ROOM 113, DINING AREA, STORAGE AREAS, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ANNEX KITCHEN, GYM, GYM STORAGE, BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN SERVING AREA (MAIN BUILDING). WALLS AND CEILING NEED REPAIR IN DINING AREA (MAIN BUILDING).

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM (MAIN BUILDING). INCREASE PRESSURE ON 2ND FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN (MAIN BUILDING).

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM (MAIN BUILDING). INCREASE PRESSURE ON 2ND FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN (MAIN BUILDING).

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.