KIPLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN DUMPSTERS IN GARBAGE CORAL AREA - ALL LIDS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR, TIGHT-FITTING AND KEPT CLOSED. ADDITIONAL PICK UP MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM BY SECURITY DESK IN POOR REPAIR, ONLY GET TRICKLES OF COLD WATER WHICH IS NOT ENOUGH PRESSURE TO WASH HANDS. ALSO FOUND BROKEN HAND SINKS AND COLD WATER IN THE OTHER 3 STUDENT WASHROOMS-ALL WASHBOWLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT/WARM WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING CLOSETS) IN EVERY CLASSROOM WHERE MEALS ARE CONSUMED. ALL ITEMS MUST STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL CLASSROOM CLOSETS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING CLOSETS) IN EVERY CLASSROOM WHERE MEALS ARE CONSUMED. ALL ITEMS MUST STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL CLASSROOM CLOSETS.

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.