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 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON STORAGE SHELVES & FLOOR IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM(AND STORAGE ROOM INSIDE)IN DINING ROOM, IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM( WHERE BOOKS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR), ALSO IN DINING ROOM, SCATTERED ON WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING ROOM, ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN ENGINEER'S OFFICE, ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM INSIDE BOILER ROOM, ON FLOOR IN WHERE EXIT DOOR TO GYM IS LOCATED, AND ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL CRACKS & OPENINGS IN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BOILER ROOM AND WHEREVER FOUND, AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING THE CLUTTER. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 5-8-12 NOT CORRECTED:-34-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 FLOOR IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM INSIDE DINING ROOM. -35-CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL/CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS, DINING ROOM, AND STORAGE ROOMS. -38- 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. -41- ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND ROOMS(INCLUDING CLOSETS INSIDE MOP CLOSETS). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING ROOM, STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM BY THE BOILER ROOM, AND TOASTER OVEN IN THE PRE-K 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: SEE VIOLATION #29.

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: SEE VIOLATION #29.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE #29

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: SEE #29

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.