Hirsch Metro. (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: MORE THAN 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS/ROOMS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE CAFETERIA. 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALSO NOTED INSIDE UNUSED DISH MACHINE AND ON LEDGES UNDERNEATH SERVICE LINE 5 ANTS NOTED ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DINING ROOM BY WATER FOUNTAIN.OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET IN MAIN OFFICE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN MAIN OFFICE WASHROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGES, ALONG RADIATORS IN SOCIAL ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 90-100 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE SHOWERS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR LOCKER ROOM,50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BOXES IN ROOM 221S, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ON FLOOR IN EAST GYM ALON VENTS, ETC, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOR UNDER RADIATORS IN GYM OFFICE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WEST GYM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR NORTH WOMEN WASHROOM NEAR GYM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ROOM 328J, 80-90 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM/STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ROOM 322S, 90-100 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CARTS IN THIRD FLOOR MICROSCOPE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT, SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, BASEBOARDS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA, IN KITCHEN, AND IN DINING AREA. CITATION ISSUED

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

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 CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS) IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, IN KITCHEN, ON SERVICE LINES, IN UNUSED DISHWASHING AREA, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, DRAWERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS AND LEDGES (INCLUDING LEGS) OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN, BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN, IN ALL STORAGE AND UNUSED DISH WASHING AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS IN THE BUILDING WHERE NEEDED.

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: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, AND CRACKS IN ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT

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: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROON.

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: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE ON LEFT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROON.

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.