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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PRE-K STORAGE CLOSETS ON FLOORS NEXT TO CABINETS,ON INTERIOR OF STUDENT STORAGE CONTAINERS,IN STAIRWELLS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AUDITORIUM STAGE ADJACENT TO CAFETERIA AND THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM ON TOP OF PALLETS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN THE 400 BUILDING IN ROOM 404,IN MOP SINK CLOSET,IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET,BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: MUST REMOVE RUST ON FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON-TOXIC PAINT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER HAND SINK AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER MILK COOLER IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN BOILER 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON INTERIOR OF RIGHT WALK IN FREEZER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON INTERIOR OF RIGHT WALK IN FREEZER.

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.