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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING ROOM 153 BY PLANTS; 2ND FLOOR LOCKER ROOM 208A, OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS, STORAGE ROOM 131A OVER 30 AND STORAGE ROOM 345B OVER 10, AND IN LIBRARY OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO RECEIVING DOORS AND EAST SIDE O DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, DOORS HAVE GAPS AT BOTTOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL/RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM AREAS OF DOORS. ENCOURAGED TO 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, FROM REPORT #521441 DATED 5/13/11, VIOLATION #32, MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN. #34, MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS. #35, MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN KITCHEN AND KITCHEN WASHROOM AT CEILINGS AND WALLS, ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT WHERE NEEDED IN OTHER WASHROOMS. #38, MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM FROM HEATING UNIT. CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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 AND CABINETS INSIDE SPECIAL ED ROOMS AND SOME MOP SINKS.

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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT MOP CLOSETS, BASEMENT WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR LOCKER ROOM AND BREAK ROOM NEAR AUDITORIUM.

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-REPAINT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, AND 1ST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM 145C, ALSO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN STAFF LOUNGE, SEAL OPENING ON WALL IN AUDITORIUM. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT REAR LIBRARY ROOM CEILING AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN KITCHEN.

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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HOT UNIT AT SERVING LINE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE 220B CLOSET AND 245B CLOSET.

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 REPLACE BROKEN FAUCETS IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS, 115A, 208A, 302A AND SPECIAL ED ROOM 157.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MILK COOLERS AT SERVING LINES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MILK COOLERS AT SERVING LINES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.