LANE TECH HIGH 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY, ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS INSIDE THE LIBRARY, INSIDE THE LIBRARIAN OFFICE, BEHING COOLER AND ALONG WALLS [2ND FL.] IN BOYS LOCKER ROOM, OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO NOTED ABOUT 2O MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE OVEN IN BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 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: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER FOUND INSIDE WASHROOMS #342B, 242A, SMALL GYM WASHROOM, INSIDE SPECIAL ED. WASHROOMS, AND SPECIAL ED BREAK ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER IN ABOVE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN. REPLACE CAULKING AROUND WASHROOM SINKS IN WASHROOMS #445B, 342B, 202A, AND 242A. ALSO MUST REPAIR HAND DRYER IN BOYS WASHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR.

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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, GREASE TRAP UNDER 2PART SINKS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLES THRU-OUT SERVING LINES.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, KITHCHEN, BAKERY, BOYS LOCKER ROOM, SOME WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED, ALSO EXCESSIVE WATER THRU-OUT BASEMENT BOILER ROOM AND TOOLS ROOM, MUST KEEP DRY.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN KITCHEN WASHROOM CEILING, IN BOYS 345 WASHROOM, HALLWAY 3D, AND BETWEEN WALLWAYS O AND M. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT WHERE NEED IN OTHER WASHROOM AND CLASSROOMS.

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: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MILK WALK IN COOLER, AND KITCHENS STORAGE ROOMS.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM FROM HEATING UNIT, AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN BAKERY AREA.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM FROM HEATING UNIT, AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN BAKERY AREA.

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.