Fenger Acad. (H/S)(Board of Education) 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: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASES AND LEDGES UNDER HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM OVEN IN KITCHEN, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR FILE CABINET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BEHIND CANNED GOODS AND BLENDERS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON CONVECTION AND TOASTER OVENS IN CULINARY ARTS STORAGE ROOM 244A, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE SUPPLY ROLLING CART NEAR REACH-IN COOLER AND FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN GREENHOUSE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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: REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA, PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN CULINARY ARTS 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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN CULINARY ARTS STORAGE ROOM 244A. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET 197A. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS. REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL UTILITY CLOSETS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET NEAR KITCHEN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND IN CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL IN CULINARY ARTS STORAGE ROOM 244A.

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: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA AND BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM.

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: REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN TEACHER WASHROOM ACROSS FROM MAIN OFFICE (SLOW DRAINING). INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT SINK IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR AUDITORIUM. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT FOUNTAIN NEAR THIRD FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET NEAR ROOM 317.

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: REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN TEACHER WASHROOM ACROSS FROM MAIN OFFICE (SLOW DRAINING). INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT SINK IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR AUDITORIUM. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT FOUNTAIN NEAR THIRD FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET NEAR ROOM 317.

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.