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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATE 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN ROOM 106,PRIMARY BUILDING ON FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,THE ROOM IS A UNUSED CLASS ROOM STATES JANATOR AND STUDENTS WERE EATING IN ROOM ONLY DUE TO THE WEATHER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS,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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: REPAIR (1) WASHROOM BOWL IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THJE 1ST FLOOR,HAS NO HOT WATER,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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AREA

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP AND REPLACED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR AND STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AREA,ALSO REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR

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: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP AND REPLACED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR AND STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN AREA,ALSO REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR

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.