JOSEPH GARY SCHOOL/MODULAR/ANNEX 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. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN PRE-K ROOM 502-IN CABINET IN MUSIC AREA,ON SHELVING UNITS,IN BETWEEN RADIATOR AND POLE,UNDER 2- COMP SINK AND UNDER REFRIGERATOR.PRE-K ROOM 501-ON SHELVING UNITS AT CUBBIES,STORAGE CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,2- COMP SINK.PRE-K ROOM 407-UNDER SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DESK & FILE CABINET,STORAGE CABINETS,SOME SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CLOSETS IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO,APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CORNERS OF DOORS #1,3 & 6.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.

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 FLOOR WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LUNCHROOM,PRE-K ROOM 502.

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 WALL AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND CUBBIES IN PRE-K ROOM 502,LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM OF PRE-K ROOM 501.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PRE-K ROOM 501 AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRE-K ROOM 407.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 407 TOILETROOM.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.