Jordan Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE OLD DISH ROOM ON FLOOR, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SERVING LINE IN CORNER UNDER EQUIPMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CUSTODIAN AREA UNDER SHELVING, 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN HDMI ROOM ON FLOOR AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN TEACHERS ROOM AROUND REFRIGERATOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN TEACHERS CLOSET, 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINETS IN TEACHERS ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS ARE PRESENT. MUST MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE OF MICE DROPPINGS. OBSERVED INADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP ON DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: HDMI ROOM, CUSTODIAN AREA, ALL CLOSETS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL, FLOOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AROUND REFIRGERATOR IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLEASSROOM 106. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING STEAM TABLE ON SERVING LINE. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED LEAKING STEAM TABLE ON SERVING LINE. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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.