LANGSTON HUGHES 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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG PALLETS IN KITCHEN UTILITY ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR HOT HOLDING CABINET AND KITCHEN REAR DOOR, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER ROLLING CART, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND SERVING LINE, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN LUNCHROOM ELECTRICAL CLOSET 102A. 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ROLLING CARTS IN PRE-K STORAGE CLOSET 158A, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET 160B, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL 160A, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PUMP ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM 120. OBSERVED ANT ACTIVITY ALONG WEST WALL IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EXIT DOOR #8 NEAR GYM NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL GUARDS ON WATER FOUNTAINS.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS.

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 TISSUE OF CEILING IN GIRLS WASHROOM 151A.

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 TISSUE OF CEILING IN GIRLS WASHROOM 151A.

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.