HENRY O. TANNER ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED 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. ALSO NOTED ADDITIONAL 50-75 DROPPINGS IN KINDERGARTEN AND 8TH GRADE CLASSROOM CLOSETS AND STORE ROOMS,ALONG WINDOW SILLS,ON SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: 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 ALONG NORTH WALL 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK AND RESTORE COLD WATER TO SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR MOP SINKS. REPAIR BROKEN WASHBOWL IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT WASHBOWL IN 3RD FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM. (HANDLE VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN)

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: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK AND RESTORE COLD WATER TO SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR MOP SINKS. REPAIR BROKEN WASHBOWL IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT WASHBOWL IN 3RD FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM. (HANDLE VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN)

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.