Kenwood Acad. (H/S) 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 ON FLOOR IN LUNCHROOM ELECTRICAL PANEL ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM NEAR SHELVING UNIT,MOTOR ROOM ALONG WALL BASES ,TEACHER LOUNGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SERVING LINE.ALSO LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND POT STORAGE AREA.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED #1,3,5,7, & 8.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/23/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)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 SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER#2,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.

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 DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING CABINET,MICROWAVES,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE OF 1- COMP SINK,SERVING LINE EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM MILK COOLER ON SERVING LINE.MUST REMOVE CALCIUM BUILD UP AT ALL FAUCETS AT 1- COMP & 3- COMP SINKS.

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 CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN MOTOR ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER,ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER #2.

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 MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLTILES AND DOOR TRIMS OF WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS ,WINDOW SILLS ,FILTERS IN PREP AREA.

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 REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.

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: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.

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.