FORT DEARBORN ELEMENTARY 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: 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, ON SHELVES, ON LEDGES IN AREAS WHERE CHILDREN HANG COATS IN CLASSROOMS(IN BOTH MOBILE UNITS) AND ON PALET & FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM- MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR BROKEN SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR IN MAIN BUILDING, ELIMINATE ALL POSSIBLE HARBORAGE, AND SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND-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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE MICROWAVE OVENS IN TEACHERS LOUNGES IN BOTH MOBILE UNITS, ALL TABLES, DESKS, SHELVES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN ALL UNUSED & USED CLASSROOMS IN BOTH MOBILE UNITS. CLEAN CABINET UNDERNEATH 2 COMP. SINK IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN MAIN BUILDING.

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY ROOM.

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: WALLS IN THIRD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM NEED PAINTING. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS IN WASHROOM STALLS FOR STUDENTS IN MAIN BUILDING. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE HANGING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN.

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: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AND STUDENT WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN.

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: HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL AND IN KITCHEN MUST BE AT LEAST 110 DEGREES-MUST ADJUST BOILER

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: HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL AND IN KITCHEN MUST BE AT LEAST 110 DEGREES-MUST ADJUST BOILER

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.