LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY 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: IMPROPER PEST PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 013. 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE CLASSROOM SCATTERED ALONG BASES OF THE WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, WALLS, AND FLOORS. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND DUMPSTERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SOME OF THE LIDS ON THE DUMPSTERS ARE SEVERLY BENT(3-4 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM)AND WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING, GARBAGE SITTING 10-12 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF DUMPSTER CLOSEST TO THE FRONT GATE, REAR SECTION OF SAME DUMPSTER NOT FULL. MUST REQUEST REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DUMPSTERS THAT WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND ALL GARBAGE MUST BE INSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND ONE OF THE HANDSINKS NOT WORKING(NO HOT WATER) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS, 2ND FLOOR BOYS, 1ST FLOOR BOYS, BASEMENT GIRL'S WASHROOM, AND NO HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS. MUST REPAIR ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. 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.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NO SOAP FOUND IN ANY OF THE STUDENT WASHROOMS. OBSERVED STUDENTS BEING GIVEN SANITIZER AFTER USING THE WASHROOM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED IN EVERY STUDENT WASHROOM FOR HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.

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: CLEAN CAN OPENER SLEEVE ON PREP TABLE. BOTH REFRIGERATORS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 014, REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 013.

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 FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PRE-K CLASSROOM 013. CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH HEATER IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM,

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: CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNERS OF WALLS BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE IN DINING ROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. REMOVE CHIIPPING PAINT AND CLEAN WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.

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: CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNERS OF WALLS BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE IN DINING ROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. REMOVE CHIIPPING PAINT AND CLEAN WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.

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.