HYDE PARK 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE SIDES AND BEHIND ALL REACH IN COOLERS,BEHIND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN,BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS UNDER SHELVING RACKS,ON TOP OF BOXES AND BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS,IN CONCESSION AREA,BEHIND SODA DISPENSERS IN MOTOR HOUSING,ON TOP OF STORAGE CART,IN ENGINEERS STORAGE OFFICE,IN BOILER ROOM,IN MOP SINK CLOSETS AND IN DOCK AREAS ADJACENT TO THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT# 657345 ON 11/16/11 NOT CORRECTED (32) PAINT RUSTY RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND OR REPLACE. PAINT RUSTY SECTIONS AT GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. (34)DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT LUNCHROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSETS, STORAGE,TOILET ROOMS & TEACHERS BREAKROOM. (36) REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHTOUT LUNCHROOM, KITCHEN AREA.(38)REPAIR LEAKSAT BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UPPER WALL AND HANDLES AT UTILITY SINK ON 1ST FLOOR.(41)ORGANIZE CULTTERED STORAGE AREAS, UTILITY SINK CLOSETS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKLINE AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3COMP SINK.

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: REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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 4 BROKEN URINALS IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.

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 4 BROKEN URINALS IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.

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.