Haley, Alex Mod. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #167942 ON 1-22-13. 18-OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSET, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR RADIATORS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR COMPUTERS, BEHIND DESK ETC IN PRE-K ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN KINDERGARTEN CLOSET, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG WINDOW LEDGES, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 26-NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, WINDOW LEDGES IN PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS.

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 UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN ROOMS, CLOSETS, AND STORAGE AREAS.

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: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND RADIATOR IN PRE-K ROOM, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN TEACHERS WASHROOMS, IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN WASHROOM. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN OFFICE.

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: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN WASHROOM. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN OFFICE.

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.