Gillespie 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: 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR INSIDE HEAT VENT, AND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. ALSO OBSERVED IN BOTH STORE ROOMS NEXT TO TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN DINING ROOM SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS, ON TABLES AND INSIDE BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR. ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE REPAIRED, REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL, AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS IN THESE ROOMS BY ELEVATING ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED NOVEMBER 8, 2012 ON REPORT #1300404 NOT CORRECTED:-34- REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. 35 CLEAN WALLS AND SEALS HOLES IN STORAGE ROOM INSIDE KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT FROM CEILINGS AND UPPER WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE-FITTINGS IN WALLS ABOVE TOILETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. 38 ADJUST OR REPLACE FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS TO ALLOW FOR HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN DESKS IN COMPUTER LAB ON SECOND FLOOR IN NEW BUILDING, UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN, AND INTERIORS OF ALL MICROWAVE OVENS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

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 AND PAINT RUSTED SECTIONS OF FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THAT ARE RUSTY OR NON LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS OF SCHOOL WHERE NEEDED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(INCLUDING BASEMENT BOILER ROOM AREA).

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: PAINT RUSTY DOOR TO DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM INSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WASHROOM DOOR TO FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN DUSTY WALL VENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING ROOM.

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 DINING ROOM.

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: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM.

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.