LANE TECH HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1537327 DATED:04/27/2015. THE FOLLOWING DOORS REMAIN EXIT DOOR(S) (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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION#14.

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.

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.

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.