KILMER 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: WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER,ENGINEERS, MANAGERS AND MYSELF)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES. KITCHEN / DINING AREA:3 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELF BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,NORTH CORNER;1DROPPING UNDER SHELF AT EAST SIDE BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER.APROX 30 DROPPINGS UNDER THE SERVING LINE IN DINING AREA; 3 DROPPINGS AT SOUTH CORNER BY THE WALL WITH DESIGN OF "HEARTH AND SOUL"; 4 DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER THE MICROWAVES,4 DROPPINGS ON TOP THE TABLE BY THE TWO BLACK MICROWAVE; 5 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE MOBILE CART WERE MICROWAVE ARE STORED; 3 DROPPINGS ON TOP THE BOXES AT REAR /CHEMICAL AREA; 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DOOR THAT SEPARATES KITCHEN AND REAR CHEMICAL ROOM. FIVE DROPPING BY THE PLANT ON HALLWAY BY THE WINDOW AND BY THE DINING AREA. ROOM #213 APPROX 50 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ROOM INCLUDED READING AREA WERE CHILDREN SEAT ON FLOOR ON TOP THE RUG,ON TOP TEACHER'S DESK,AND COMPUTER AREA.ROOM# 210 APPROX 50 DROPPINGS INCLUDED UNDER THE TEACHER'S DESK AND UNDER AND AROUND CHILDREN'S COMPUTER AREA; ROOM #211 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT EAST WALL BETWEEN AND BEHIND THE PLASTIC CONTAINER WHICH THEY ARE STORED ON FLOOR.ROOM #120 DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE CLASS ROOM INCLUDED ONE ANT ON TOP THE WINDOW LEDGE.FOUR ANTS WITH CARRYING CRUMBS WERE OBSERVED ON HALLWAY BY THE DOOR #5,ALSO 4 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT SAME LOCATION.APPROX 40 DROPPINGS AT TEACHER'S LUNCH ROOM/ WATER BOTTLE STORAGE,ALSO THE ROOM IS NOT ORGANIZED A LOT OF ITEMS AREA STORED ON FLOOR INCLUDED WOOD MATERIALS, NEED TO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6" ABOVE THE FLOORS.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED NORTH SIDE DOOR BY THE CHEMICAL ROOM WITH A 1/4" GAP; DOOR #6 WITH 1/2" TO 1" GAPS AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.BOTTOM OF KITCHEN DOOR AND DINING AREA 1/2" GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS.CHILDREN'S EATS BREAKFAST IN THEIR CLASS ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION: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: WASH BOWL PEDESTAL IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,INSIDE THE GIRLS WASHROOM AT OLD BUILDING,SECOND FLOOR

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : DUMPSTER GARBAGE LIDS ARE BROKE FROM HINGES AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LIDS, HOWEVER ABLE TO PARTIALLY CLOSE LIDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIDS, TO BE COMPLETELY ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. PRESENTLY NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. TOILET PAPER DISPENSER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION AT KITCHEN STAFF WOMEN'S WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR. BROKEN TOILET PAPER DISPENSER AT SECOND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID DISPENSERS

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: BUILD-UP GRIMES ON FAUCET AT DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT FIRST FLOOR ACROSS FROM ROOM #117. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE MENTIONED FAUCET

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND TWO BLACK MICROWAVES STORED ON TOP A MOBILE CART INSIDE THE LUNCH ROOM,BOTH UNIST EXTREMELY FILTHY WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,WHEN I OPENED THE DOORS OF THE UNITS A FOUL ODOR FROM BOTH UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS OR RELOCATED MICROWAVES.

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: HOLE ON FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILET INSIDE THE STALL BY THE WASHBOWL IN GIRLS WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR,AT OLD BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOOD SPLATTERED ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DINING TABLES(#1-#2-AND #5)IN LUNCH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOOD SPLATTERED ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DINING TABLES(#1-#2-AND #5)IN LUNCH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.