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: APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR BEHIND MILK COOLER BY DRY STORAGE BINS & ALONG WALL BASE BY OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA, ON FLOOR BEHIND COPIER OUTSIDE OF TEACHER'S BREAK ROOM AND ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM INSIDE OF SAME AREA, ALONG FLOOR BASES IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR MOP CLOSETS, IN STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE IN BOILER ROOM-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND -CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL MOP CLOSETS, STORAGE ROOMS, IN CLOSETS INSIDE OF MOP CLOSETS, AND IN GYMNASIUM & BEHIND STAGE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS INSIDE DINING 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: CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL/CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS, DINING ROOM, AND STORAGE ROOMS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILINGS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS.

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 BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA, NEED TO REPLACE BLOWN AND DIM BULBS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AND KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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 ALL BROKEN FAUCETS AT WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS(8 TOTAL). MUST ALSO REPLACE HANDLES ON FAUCETS, WATER SHOULD RUN AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT TOUCHING KNOB. REPAIR TOILET IN KITCHEN, NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WHEN FLUSHED.

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 ALL BROKEN FAUCETS AT WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS(8 TOTAL). MUST ALSO REPLACE HANDLES ON FAUCETS, WATER SHOULD RUN AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT TOUCHING KNOB. REPAIR TOILET IN KITCHEN, NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WHEN FLUSHED.

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.