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 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS ON FLOOR, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SAFE IN KITCHEN OFFICE. FOLLOWING MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN ROOM 006: 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON BLUE STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND DESK, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES AND FLOOR BEHIND PLAY AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WINDOWS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND WALL AND FILE CABINET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNITS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER MICROWAVE, 10 MICE SROPPINGS ON SHELF NEAR REFRIGERATOR, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TRAY NEAR MICROWAVE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN FILE CABINETS NEAR SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE UPRIGHT CABINET,10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND BOOK SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CUBBIES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND 2-DOOR CABINET UNDER STEREO, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF ROLLING CART, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR BEHIND FLASH CARD/GAME ROLLING CART, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND LEGO AND BLOCKS SHELVING UNIT. FOLLOWING MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN TEACHER LOUNGE 106:20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF CARPET, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND COPIER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER WINDOWS IN TEACHER LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEMPERED(85F) RUNNING WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, WINDOW LEDGES, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, TEACHERS LOUNGE AND PRE-K ROOM 006.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, TEACHER LOUNGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS.

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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ROOM 006. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BOYS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM(EXCESS TISSUE).

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: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE SINK TO WALL IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM.

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: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE SINK TO WALL IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM.

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.