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 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ITEMS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CART IN CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON MIXER, MICROWAVE AND BLENDER BOX IN STORAGE ROOM IN CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN GYM STORAGE 243, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN GYM STORAGE 245, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND CONTAINER LIDS IN SCIENCE VAULT 103B, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SCIENCE VAULT 103C. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS IN CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN GYM STORAGE AND SCIENCE VAULT AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN CULINARY ARTS.

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: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN SCIENCE VAULT AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS UNDER TOILET IN GYM STORAGE 245 WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN BOOK ROOM 226. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN COMPUTER ROOM 325. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN COMPUTER ROOM 170.

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: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. TIGHTEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WOMEN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

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: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. TIGHTEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WOMEN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

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.