JOHN MILTON GREGORY 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTICED ON PREMISES. 30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED INSIDE CABINETS ANS DRAWERS UNDERNEATH I COMPARTMENT SINK IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND 20 ALSO NOTED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN THE SAME AREA. 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM ON TOP OF BOXES, ON SHELVES AND ON FLOOR. BOILER ROOM EXIT DOORS LEADING OUT TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF EXIT DOORS LEADING OUT TO THE PARKING LOT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, LARGE GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH NOTED AT THE CENTER AND LOWER SIDE OF THESE DOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REPAIR EXIT DOORS. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE WITH LIDS UP 3-4 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OBSERVED IN THE DUMPSTER CLOSEST TO THE BUILDING. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON 3 RD FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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 EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM REAR EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPING PAINT FOUND THROUGHOUT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN SERVICE LINE AREA, AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE RE-PAINTED. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENT IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENING IN BASE BOARDS AND CORNER OF WALLS IN DISH WASHING ANF REAR STORAGE 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB AT WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 107. WATER MUST RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK INSIDE FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. REPAIR LEFT SIDE OF HAND WASHING FACILITY IN SECOND FLOOR BOY'S 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 HOT WATER KNOB AT WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 107. WATER MUST RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK INSIDE FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. REPAIR LEFT SIDE OF HAND WASHING FACILITY IN SECOND FLOOR BOY'S 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.