Lavizzo Elementary 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: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER BOOSTER, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRAINBOARD OF DISH MACHINE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTENSILS STORAGE RACK IN DISH MACHINE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN DINING AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES IN SECOND MECHANICAL ROOM EAST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1513235 ON 4-14-15: 36-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA. PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY ROOM 102. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SERVING, DINING, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL AREAS.

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: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

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: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

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.