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 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES AND LEDGES OF UNUSED SERVING LINE, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN UNUSED DISH MACHINE AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER ON SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND SERVING LINE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF VENDING MACHINE STORAGE IN LUNCHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER CLOSET OF TEACHERS LOUNGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET NEAR BOYS WASHROOM 148, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR GYM,5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET ACROSS FROM ROOM 110,5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN CARDBOARD BOXES IN GYM STORAGE,10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF POPCORN MACHINE IN STAIRWAY NEAR 264 STORAGE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN 315 PREP, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN PREP ROOM 324, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET NEAR SECOND FLOOR GYM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EXIT #3 NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 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: OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT MEN STAFF WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR, BOYS WASHROOM 248, WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM 244, GIRLS WASHROOM 143, BOYS WASHROOM 148, GIRLS WASHROOM 254, BOYS WASHROOM 256, MAIN OFFICE WASHROOMS, INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER IN GIRLS WASHROOM 186. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL ELECTRICAL CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS.

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: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR OFFICE. REPAIR CEILING AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP ROOM 315. REPLACE DAMAGED SOAP DISPENSER IN BOYS WASHROOM 164.

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: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 LEAKING FAUCET ON SINK IN MAIN OFFICE WASHROOM. REPAIR SECOND FLOOR UTILITY SINK(NOT DRAINING).

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON SINK IN MAIN OFFICE WASHROOM. REPAIR SECOND FLOOR UTILITY SINK(NOT DRAINING).

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.