Horace Mann Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR( HAS A DO NOT USE SIGN POSTED ON IT), SEVERE LEAK UNDERNEATH. SINK MUST BE REPAIRED. CRITICAL 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: ANNEX BUILDING: LEFT NORTH EXIT DOOR(GAP GREATER THAT 1/4 INCHES) AND RIGHT SOUTH DOOR HAS A LARGE HOLE GREATER THAN 1/4 INCHES AT RIGHT CORNER. LEFT EXIT DOOR INSIDE GYM FOUND WITH A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT BOOTM. NORTH EXIT DOORS HAVE GAPS AT CENTER ON BOTH SIDES(GREATER THAN 1/4 INCHES. REPAIR LEFT EXIT DOOR IN GYM(1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM. ALL EXIT DOORS IN BOTH BUILDINGS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR IN STAFF LOUNGE ON FLOOR AROUND BOXES OF FLOOR TILES, 3 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND RED CHAIR IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE OUTSIDE STUDENT DINING ROOM. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR REVIEW AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT AND MAKE SURE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS ACCESSIBLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING STUDENT WASHROOMS FOUND WITHOUT SOAP AND/OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE: ANNEX BUILDING: 1ST FLOOR GIRL'S(NO SOAP), 2ND FLOOR GIRL'S AND BOY'S (NO SOAP). MAIN BUILDING: 1ST FLOOR BOY'S(MISSING BOTH), 2ND FLOOR SOUTH(MISSING BOTH). MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN WASHROOMS.

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND TOP EXTERIOR OF HEATING UNIT IN ANNEX BUILDING DINING ROOM.

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: CLEAN UNUSED REFRIGERATED UNIT IN ANNEX DINING ROOM/SERVICELINE AREA, INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND BOTH MICROWAVES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE OUTSIDE OF STUDENT DINING ROOM

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: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH URINALS IN 1ST FLOOR SOUTH BOY'S WASHROOM. REPAIR LARGE SECTION OF FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF 2ND FLOOR NORTH GIRL'S WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES OR LEVEL FLOOR. FLOORS IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS IN BOTH BUILDINGS NEED CLEANING.

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: ALL HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE TOILETS AND AROUND HANDLES(FOR FLUSHING) IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS MUST BE REPAIRED. ALL WALLS IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR NORTH GIRL'S WASHROOM. PAINT RUSTY WALL VENT ABOVE URINALS IN BOY'S 2ND FLOOR SOUTH WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING ROOM, AND IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN 2ND FLOOR NORTH BOY'S WASHROOM. SMOOTH ANS RE-PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE AND MISSING WALL COVE IN DINING ROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING. SEAL LOOSE WALL PANELING IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN ANNEX BUILDING.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE TOILETS AND AROUND HANDLES(FOR FLUSHING) IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS MUST BE REPAIRED. ALL WALLS IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR NORTH GIRL'S WASHROOM. PAINT RUSTY WALL VENT ABOVE URINALS IN BOY'S 2ND FLOOR SOUTH WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING ROOM, AND IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS IN ANNEX BUILDING. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN 2ND FLOOR NORTH BOY'S WASHROOM. SMOOTH ANS RE-PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE AND MISSING WALL COVE IN DINING ROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING. SEAL LOOSE WALL PANELING IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN ANNEX BUILDING.

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.