GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1154628 ON 10-19-12. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM 224, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ATHLETIC STORAGE ROOM 228B, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FITNESS STORAGE ROOM 238 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON EQUIPMENT AND PALLETS IN MECHANICAL ROOM 246. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. ENGINEER CLEANED MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREAS DURING INSPECTION.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM 224, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ATHLETIC STORAGE ROOM 228B, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FITNESS STORAGE ROOM 238, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON EQUIPMENT, PALLETS AND FLOOR IN MECHANICAL ROOM 246. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN SECOND FLOOR IDF 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN DRY STORAGE AND ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM NEAR KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WINDOW LEDGES IN MECHANICAL ROOMS 213 AND 218. SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS 103 AND 203. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN ROOM 143. FINISH REPAIRING ALL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CLOSETS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE PRESSURE ON GYM WATER FOUNTAINS. REPLACE SENSOR ON SINK N REAR WOMEN WASHROOM 244A.

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: INCREASE PRESSURE ON GYM WATER FOUNTAINS. REPLACE SENSOR ON SINK N REAR WOMEN WASHROOM 244A.

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.