ESPERANZA SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND LOCKED TWO CHEST FREEZERS AND ONE REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD INSIDE,STORED IN THE BOILER ROOM, WHICH NON FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED AT SAME LOCATION: SNOWBLOWER,CHEMICALS, GALLONS OF PAINTS,BROKEN ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR, ETC,AREA NOT ORGANIZED,ALSO METAL DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. PIPE ABOVE THE UNITS ARE WRAPPED,HOWEVER WRAP HAS EXPOSED / DANGLING INSULATION AND SURFACE OF THE WRAPS ARE DUSTY AND DIRTY. MATERIAL IS POROUS NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ALL FREEZER UNITS BY THE KITCHEN,WALLS AND FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND SEVERAL MAIN DOORS INCLUDED THE BOILER ROOM METAL DOOR(BOTTOM RUSTY AND BROKEN)NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED,GAPS OF 1/4 TO 1" BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT / INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS. WE(PRINCIPAL AND MY SELF)OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FOOD STORAGE UNDER THE SHELVES ,BY THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OPENED VENTS ON SOUTH WALL INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENT COVERS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PIECE OF RAW WOOD UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SURFACE IS POROUS,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID WOOD.

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: GREASE INSIDE BOTH OVENS,GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,GRIMES ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND BUILD-UP DUST ON PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 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: OPENED FLOOR BESIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE MILK STORAGE UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR / REPLACE FLOOR TILES

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OPENED FLOOR BESIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE MILK STORAGE UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR / REPLACE FLOOR TILES

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.