Harlan Comm. 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 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND PALLETS IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES NEAR BOOK CASE IN SCIENCE ROOM 107. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EXIT DOOR #110 NEAR GYM NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS, VENTILATION HOOD, SHELVES IN SCIENCE AND BOOK ROOMS.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL UTILTIY CLOSETS, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BOOK 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: SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY NEAR GYM.

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: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE LIGHT IN SECOND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET.

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: REPAIR LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR LIBRARY. REPLACE MISSING CAPS ON FAUCETS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 236.

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: REPAIR LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR LIBRARY. REPLACE MISSING CAPS ON FAUCETS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 236.

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.