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: FOUND 2 SETS OF DOORS LEADING TO THE MEMORIAL GARDEN WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOOR,2 DOORS NOT CLOSING SAME AREA AND EXIT DOOR(S) (N),(H),(D),(O),(L),(J),(I) WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR;ALSO THE OVERHEAD DOOR AT 1ST FLOOR RECEIVING ROOM WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS BOTTOMS/CENTERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#: 1434399 DATED:04/01/2014. 33 VENTS/HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, 07/01/2014 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT MOP CLOSETS, AND BASEMENT BOILER ROOM AREAS, 07/01/2014 35 MUST REPAIR WALL IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER BY STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT AND BETTER MAINTAIN, 07/01/2014 38 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND LEAKING STEAM PIPES IN BOILER ROOM NEEDS REPAIR AND MAINTAINED, MUST ADJUST MIXING VALUE IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM, 07/01/2014 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 5/4/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. FOUND UTENSIL HANGING RACKS WITH PEELING PAINT IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING KITCHEN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,INTERIORS OF KITCHEN UTENSIL DRAWERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF WATER FOUNTAINS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL ETC AND MAINTAIN.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY IST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT WALK-IN-FREEZER ROOM ALSO,SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES ON FLOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT WALK-IN-COOLER FLOOR AREA WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,SECTION OF CEILING ALONG THE SOUTH WALL IN POOR REPAIR-MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 1 COMP SINK NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 2 COMP SINK,REPAIR WATER LEAK COMING FROM THE RADIATOR INSIDE THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.ALSO,TWO WATER FOUNTAINS ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING COVERED WITH CARDBOARDS AND 3RD FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 1 COMP SINK NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 2 COMP SINK,REPAIR WATER LEAK COMING FROM THE RADIATOR INSIDE THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.ALSO,TWO WATER FOUNTAINS ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING COVERED WITH CARDBOARDS AND 3RD FLOOR WATER FOUNTAIN SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.