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 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE JANITORS CLOSET IN THE DINNING AREA ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND OBSERVED 1O MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH A 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALSO OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND OVENS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE AND MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE,THE BOOK IS LOCKED INSIDE ENGINEER'S OFFICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE SINK IS NOT HOLDING WATER WHILE BEING SET UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SANITZER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030,

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS, AT GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOM ON THE WEST AND EAST SIDE OF BUILDING,SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A LIGHT SHIELD COVER,HAVE NO LIGHTING INSIDE COOLER,MUST PROVIDE

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A LIGHT SHIELD COVER,HAVE NO LIGHTING INSIDE COOLER,MUST PROVIDE

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.