Hirsch Metro. (H/S) 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: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT IDF ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER GLASS PANELS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT GLASS ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT GATED STORAGE AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT TOOL ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES NEAR TELEVISION AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT OFFICE NEAR WASHROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN BOILER ROOM GARAGE AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF COUNTER, SHELVES, INSIDE CABINETS, AND DRAWERS IN SCIENCE ROOM OFFICE 326 AND VAULT, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVES UNDER MICROSCOPES IN SCIENCE OFFICE 321, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON MICROSCOPES AND BOXES IN ROOM 319. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: EXIT #2, 1/4" GAP ON LOWER LEFT SIDE OF DOOR, BOILER ROOM GARAGE DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR, DOUBLE DOORS NEAR SHOWER ROOM, 1/4" GAP AT CENTER ON RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL GREASE TRAPS IN BASEMENT, SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS, COUNTERS IN SCIENCE OFFICES AND VAULTS.

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: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. REPAIR FLOOR IN ROTC BASEMENT, PEELING PAINT, WATER SEEPAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS(ROOM 120S, 121S, ETC) FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SOCIAL ROOM BREAK ROOM, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND SCIENCE OFFICES. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER LOCKERS IN BOTH CUSTODIAL STAFF LOCKER ROOMS.

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: REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING ROOM AREAS. REPAIR/PAINT WALLS IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN NEAR ELEVATOR. REPAIR WALLS IN WEST BASEMENT NEAR BOILER ROOM(WATER SEEPAGE). REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN BOILER ROOM (FALLING BRICK AND DEBRIS). SEAL OPENING IN CEILING NEAR LIGHT FIXTURE AND UNDER SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR UTILITY CLOSET 128J. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN LUNCHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ABOVE TOILETS, URINAL AND SINKS IN UNUSED WASHROOMS AND SHOWER ROOMS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND SEAL OPENING IN CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

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: REPAIR LEAKING OVERHEAD VALVE IN BOILER ROOM.

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 LEAKING OVERHEAD VALVE IN BOILER ROOM.

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.