FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
April 19, 2010
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License #47051
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS IN DOORWAY FLOOR AND UNDER PREP SINK OF PREP AREA. APPROX 17,ANTS. ALSO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING ON PREMISES,9-MICE DROPPING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM,6- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND SAFE/8-DROPPINGS IN CORNER UNDER DISH WASHER.MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AREAS. FOUND TWO ENTRY DOORS(VISTOR,STUDENT ENTRY DOORS)NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM/DOOR SWEEPS BROKE OFF.MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO BE TIGHTFITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS IN DOORWAY FLOOR AND UNDER PREP SINK OF PREP AREA. APPROX 17,ANTS. ALSO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING ON PREMISES,9-MICE DROPPING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM,6- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND SAFE/8-DROPPINGS IN CORNER UNDER DISH WASHER.MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AREAS. FOUND TWO ENTRY DOORS(VISTOR,STUDENT ENTRY DOORS)NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM/DOOR SWEEPS BROKE OFF.MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO BE TIGHTFITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection