Haley, Alex Mod. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2144936 ON 2-14-18: 18-OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES 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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

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 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE.

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 AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.

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: 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.