JOSEPH WARREN ELEMENTARY 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, ALL EXIT DOORS IN BOTH BUILDINGS WITH GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCHES MUST BE REPAIRED MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 ON SHELF UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING, 5 ON LOWER SHELF INSIDE BROWN 2-DOOR CABINET AND 15 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN MAIN BUILDING, 30 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, LOCKER ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, 30 SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ANTS ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM(4) BEHIND MILK COOLER AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GARBAGE CAN IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN MAIN BUILDING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 1-11-13 ON REPORT # 1321284 NOT CORRECTED: -41-STILL FINDING MASSIVE CLUTTER IN PRE-K STORAGE CLOSET AND IN GYM ROOM STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO INSPECT EITHER AREA. NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICY BUILD-UP OBSERVED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT.

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 THE FOLLOWING: ALL CABINET INTERIORS AND SURFACES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN ANNEX BUILDING, INTERIORS OF BOTH MICROWAVES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE IN MAIN BUILDING, EXTERIOR OF STAND-UP FLOOR MIXER AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM & WASHROOM NEXT TO IT IN ANNEX BUILDING, DEBRIS & DIRT NOTED THROUGHOUT. CLEAN FLOORS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. REPAIR BROKEN SECTIONS OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT STUDENT DINING ROOM IN MAIN BUILDING. REPAIR HOLES IN FLOOR IN COMPUTER LAB.

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: CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS(REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR JANITOR'S CLOSET IN MAIN BUILDING) WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOY'S WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR AND IN STUDENT DINING ROOM IN MAIN BUILDING

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: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE-K CLASSROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT IN BOTH BUILDINGS WHERE NEEDED.

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: REPAIR EXHAUST OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REPLACE MILK CRATES WITH PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AREA, ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REPLACE MILK CRATES WITH PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AREA, ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.