Gillespie Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 100-150 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN AND INSIDE A BIN WITH BOTTLES OF DRY SPICES STORED INSIDE IN THE SAME SAID AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE AN OPENING OF THE FURNACE UNIT IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE CUSTODIAN BREAK ROOM INSIDE THE TWO CLOSETS AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BROWN SHELVING UNIT ALL SAID AREAS ARE INSIDE OF THE CAFETERIA, AND INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR #3 FURTHEST TO THE LEFT WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE TWO SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEAR THE STAIRWAY. THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK IS CLOSEST TO THE STALL. ALSO, OBSVERED IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE CENTER OF CLASSROOM 253 AND THE JANITORS CLOSEST ONE OF THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO COLD WATER. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS NEAR THE MIRROR IN THE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSEVRED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE BASIN. THE WATER SLOWLY DRAINS WHILE BEING STOPPED UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SO THE BASIN CAN MAINTAIN WATER.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE IN THE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE SECOND STALL OF THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEAR ROOM 253. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO CLOSETS IN THE CUSTODIAL BREAK ROOM IN THE CAFERTERIA WITH SEVERE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE TWO CLOSETS TO PROVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO CLOSETS IN THE CUSTODIAL BREAK ROOM IN THE CAFERTERIA WITH SEVERE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE TWO CLOSETS TO PROVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.