GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. ALL DUMPSTERS FOUND WITH LIDS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR(LARGE HOLES AND MISSING SECTIONS OF LIDS NOTED WHICH ALLOW EASY ACCESS FOR RODENTS ). MUST EITHER REPLACE ALL LIDS OR REPLACE ALL DUMPSTERS. ALSO NOTICED A LOT OF LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS RESULTING FROM GARBAGE COMPANY PICK-UP, MUST MINIMIZE LIQUID WASTE WHEN COLLECTING GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA, CONDENSATION LEAKING ON FLOOR BEHIND FREEZER AND ICY BUILD-UP FOUND INSIDE OF UNIT AS A RESULT OF AIR SEEPING IN WHEN CLOSED. REMOVE TILES FROM INSIDE CABINETS IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 THE FOLLOWING: REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN BREAK AREA, MICROWAVE OVENS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, CABINET INTERIOR OF UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN, AND MOP SINKS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS.

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 IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BOILER ROOM IN MAIN BUILDING(DIRT, DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS), ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING( DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP).

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: CLEAN WALLS IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED(DIRT AND STAINS). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING(DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED SINKS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MAIN AND ANNEX BUILDINGS AND IN DINING ROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS IN BOTH BUILDINGS NEED CLEANING.

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 MISSING LIGHT IN REACH-IN COOLER IN 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: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN.

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 LEAKY FAUCET AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN.

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.