LAWNDALE COMMUNITY ACADEMY 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE ALONG WALLBASES OF FILE CABINET AND DESK.SERVING LINE-ON FLOOR UNDER SERVING LINE.STAFF LOUNGE-IN STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN PICTURES,ELECTRICAL ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.PRE-K ROOM 117-ON FLOOR IN CLOSET,ON FLOOR AND AT MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR,CABINET.PRE-K 112-3- LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN CLOSET.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. APPX.1/2-3/4" GAP AT DOOR #8 AND WEST ANNEX SIDE DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/16/18.(NO 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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,PRE-K ROOM 112,117 & 118 SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES.

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: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN PRE-K ROOM 112 UNDER RADIATOR.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

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 REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

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.