HENRY O. TANNER ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 5-8-12 ON REPORT# 1214703 NOT CORRECTED: -18- 40 MICE DROPPINGS STILL NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN THE BOILER ROOM, STORAGE ROOM INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM(CLEAN SHELVES ALSO), INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN BREAK ROOM AREA INSIDE BOILER ROOM, IN ENGINEER'S OFFICE(INCLUDING WASHROOM, & CLOSET), UNDERNEATH LOCKERS IN WASHROOM INSIDE BREAK ROOM,IN MOP SINK CLOSETS, AND IN CLOSET IN DINING ROOM-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND, KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED -CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION# 14.

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.