JOSEPH GARY SCHOOL 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 NOTED IN THE HEAD START CLASSROOM IN DETACHED MODULAR BUILDING. 25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE HEAD START CLASSROOM INSDIE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER WHERE THE REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE OVEN AND EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR CHILDREN IS LOCATED. ALSO OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SCATTERED IN SAME CLASSROOM IN BETWEEN MATERIALS STORED ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS AND WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-38-020.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER IN GIRL'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR LARGE OPENING AROUND PIPE IN WALL ABOVE THE TOILET IN STALL BY WALL INSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM IN DETACHED MODULAR BUILDING. REPAIR AND PAINT CEILING IN BOY'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE SURFACES ARE PEELING AND CHIPPING.

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: PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT OR REPLACE WITH A SHATTER RESISTENT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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: PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT OR REPLACE WITH A SHATTER RESISTENT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.