JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY 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 MORE THAN 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS,FLOOR OF PREP TABLE IN MAIN & MIDDLE LUNCH ROOM ,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN UNUSED DISH MACHINE,,ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.ALSO FRONT MAIN ENTRY DOOR & WEST DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/4/12.(SERIOUS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER DOORS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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.