HENRY O. TANNER ELEMENTARY 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER COOKLINE AND DISH MACHINE IN PREP KITCHEN,ALONG WINDOW SILLS AND WALL CABINETS IN LUNCH ROOM,IN CORNERS IN GYMNASIUM REAR HALLWAYS ALONG STAIRS LEADING TO STAGE AND IN HEAD START CLASSROOM IN CUBBIE HOLES,ALONG WINDOW SILLS,IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: MUST REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUBBIE HOLES AND WINDOW SILLS IN THE HEAD START CLASSROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKLINE IN PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE GYMNASIUM UNDER STAGE AND IN REAR HALLWAYS LEADING TO STAGE. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKLINE IN PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE GYMNASIUM UNDER STAGE AND IN REAR HALLWAYS LEADING TO STAGE. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE.

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.