Howe Elem Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED ONE TOP (COVER) ON THE FIRST DUMPSTER IS BROKEN RIPPED AND TORN AND THE SECOND DUMPSTER TWO TOPS(COVERS) ARE ALSO BROKEN RIPPED AND TORN NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO GET NEW COVERS FOR THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THEY WILL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SREIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020. HOOOO75399 17 COURT DATE 06/14/ 2012 AT 01:00PM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN IT LOCATED IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE WALKIN IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE WALKIN IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

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.