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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 35 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CANTEEN AREA,UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND TABLE TOP MIXER,ON PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF 1- COMP SINK,ON LOWER SHELVES ON SERVING LINE.ALSO DOOR #1,6,7 & COMPACTOR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/8/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)NO 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR WHERE LIDS ARE MISSING,PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND GNAWED ON NOT MAKING THEM TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER #141 G & 141 F SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON PIZZA CHEST FREEZER IN STORAGE 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: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES ON SERVING LINE.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND GREASETRAP AT 3- COMP SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEAR OVENS AND WHERE NEEDED.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM ,PREP AREA ACROSS FROM CANTEEN ROOM,SERVING LINE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS ON SERVING LINE,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER 141G & LUNCHROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & SERVING LINE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER 141G & LUNCHROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & SERVING LINE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.