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

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY STILL FOUND, APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS STILL NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 ALONG THE LEDGES UNDERNEATH SERVICE LINES, 10 ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE, 35 IN WOMEN'S SHOWER ROOM ON LEDGE BEHIND GREEN LOCKERS, ON TABLE IN REAR AND ON FLOOR UNDER BROOMS AND MOPS, 30-35 INSIDE THE VENT, ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE CABINET IN RIOOM 328, 20 ON FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK- IN FREEZER AND TABLES BY SMALL SERVICELINE AREA IN THE DINING ROOM, 35-40 IN ROOM 138, 5 ON FLOOR IN GYM OFFICE, 5 ON FLOOR IN TEACHER'S OFFICE(ROOM 145). CONTINUE CLEANING SANITIZING AND INSPECTING ALL AFFECTED AREAS. FINISH SEALING ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-020.

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 DISH WASHING 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. CLEAN ALL DESKS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, ETC IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER RADIATORS IN GYM.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT FIXTURES AND PIPE FITTINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET 128J AND FIRST BOYS WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILETS, IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN GIRLS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN UTILITY CLOSET NEAR POOL. SEAL OPENINGS UNDER SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN TEACHERS SECOND FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN GYM OFFICE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN WOMEN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NORTH. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN CLOSET 226. PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS 320S, 321S, ETC. ALL LOCKED AREAS MUST BE CLEAN, ORGANIZED AND FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY.

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 WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK IN 105J.

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 WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK IN 105J.

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.