KIPP ASCEND PRIMARY 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM, 20 ON FLOORS AND LEDGES AROUND COPY MACHINES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, 30 SCATTERED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY MAIN ENTRANCE, 10 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA, 5 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN, 25 SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR BASE IN STORAGE ROOM INSIDE STUDENT DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND KEEP ALL ENTRY/EXIT DOORS CLOSED. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING OBSERVED IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. OVERFLOWING TRASH WITH LIDS COMPLETELY OPEN OBSERVED IN TWO OF THE THREE DUMPSTERS IN THIS AREA. ALSO FOUND 0NE THE DUMPSTERS MISSING THE LID FOR THE BACK C0MPARTMENT AS WELL AS MISSING HALF OF THE LID OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT(COMPLETELY BURNED OFF). GARBAGE MUST PROPERLY DISTRIBUTED IN THE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS ARE KEPT CLOSED. THE DUMPSTER THAT IS MISSING LIDS MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SECTIONS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN KITCHEN AREA AND DINING ROOM THAT HAVE LARGE SECTIONS OF MISSING TILES(EITHER REPLACE THE TILES OR LEVEL SECTIONS OF FLOORS AT CORNERS WHICH ELIMINATE AREAS WHERE FOOD AND WATER CAN SETTLE). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS(DEBRIS).

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: CLEAN DUST AND DEVRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING ROOM WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPAIR OPENINGS IN WALLS ABOVE THE TOILETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE PRESENT.

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: UNABLE TO VERIFY WHETHER LIGHTS IN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WORK, NO ONE AWARE OF HOW TO TURN THEM ON. MUST FIND OUT WHERE THE SWITCH IS LOCATED.

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 LEAK AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT FAUCET(HOT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 LEAK AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT FAUCET(HOT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.