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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO PAPER BAGS STORAGE CART,ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF OVEN,ON FLOOR NEXT TO ROLLING CART,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON & INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL BOXES.ALSO, APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER MIDDLE DOOR OF #5,ADJACENT DOOR TO KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/23/18.(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 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS BROKEN AND PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND ANOTHER ONE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON.ALSO,TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND CLEAN GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS.(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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,MICROWAVE AND UNUSED REFRIGERATOR.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,AND PREP AREA.

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 LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM IN PREP AREAS AND SERVING LINES,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER LOWER TRIM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING UPPER WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR CLOCK.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTERS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM IN PREP AREAS AND SERVING LINES,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER LOWER TRIM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING UPPER WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR CLOCK.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTERS.

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.