KIPLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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: 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN CLASSROOMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE CLOSETS, IN BETWEEN CABINETS AND BOOK CASES AND BY TEACHER'S DESK AREAS, AND ON SOME WINDOW LEDGES. ALSO FOUND ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN KITCHEN MGR'S OFFICE AREA, IN STORAGE ROOM INSIDE PREP AREA , ON FLOORS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE & IN BOILER ROOM, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT BY EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND (SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL EARLIER IN THIS MONTH). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN/PAINT/REPLACE SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM.

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: CLEAN MICROWAVE OVENS, REFRIGERATOR AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH SINK IN TEACHER'S BREAK ROOM.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING CLOSETS) IN EVERY CLASSROOM WHERE MEALS ARE CONSUMED, IN BOILER ROOM, IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND IN KITCHEN AREA. ALL ITEMS(INCLUDING STUDENTS BELONGINGS) MUST BE 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, IN BOILER ROOM, IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND IN KITCHEN AREA. ALL ITEMS(INCLUDING STUDENTS BELONGINGS) MUST BE 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.