Haley, Alex Mod. 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: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND INSIDE BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN RADIATOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN PRE-K ROOM 303, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT ALONG SOUTH WALL AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF RADIATOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN ROOM 303, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER AND 5 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR NEAR HANGING STORAGE UNIT BEHIND DESK IN ROOM 301, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN ROOM 301, 15 MICE DROPPINGS BETWEEN RADIATORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN ROOM 301, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN RADIATOR AND WALL IN PRE-K ROOM 304. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE, CLASSROOM AND LOUNGE 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 NEAR OVEN IN KITCHEN.

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR OVEN IN KITCHEN.

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.