Kozminski 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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON CANNED GOODS, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BOILER ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER IN FIRE PUMP ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN PRE-K ROOM, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BEHIND MUSIC AND MOVEMENT EQUIPMENT IN PRE-K ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN LIBRARY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM, BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM, AND GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. NO SOAP AT SINKS IN LOWER LEVEL BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS AND THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR HANDLE AND GASKET ON MILK COOLER DOOR. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE MILK COOLER.

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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, RACKS, PREP TABLES, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, BOILER ROOM, FIRE PUMP ROOM, PRE-K CLASSROOM, MDF ROOM, ETC. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS AND COATS/ OFF BAGS IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS, DRY STORAGE, BOOK ROOM, LOUNGE, ETC. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER LISTENING CENTER IN PRE-K ROOM. SEAL OPENING BEHIND TOILET IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL HOLE ALONG BASEBOARD IN STORAGE ROOM 309. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLASSROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS PRE-K WASHROOM.

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 UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS PRE-K WASHROOM.

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.