LELAND 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA-ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF MOTOR AT UNUSED DISH MACHINE,ON WALL OUTLET COVERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN.SERVING LINE-LOWER SHELF AND LEDGE.LOCKER ROOM - UNDER LOCKERS.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA -ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT.FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE-ON FLOOR BEHIND DESK AND APPX.6-LIVE ANTS SAME AREA.PRE-K ROOM 113-ON FLOOR IN CLOSET,TOILETROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO FILE CABINET.PRE-K ROOM 111-ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF CLOSET AND INSIDE CLOSET ON FLOOR,TOY SHELF,UNDER MUSIC TABLE,TOILETROOM.SMALL LUNCHROOM-ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF CABINETSAND FLOOR UNDER SAME.ALSO,BAGS OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER CABINETS.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES NEAR CUBBIES AND PLASTIC BINS ON FLOOR.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR #2,5,6,7,AUDITORIUM,LUNCHROOM ,KITCHEN,MAIN ENTRY AND #4 AND HOLES IN DOOR.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/4/18.(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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET ON SERVING LINE.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES AND TOY SHELVES IN PRE-K ROOMS 111 & 113.PREP AREA-2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MILK COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER IN LUNCH ROOM AND LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE IN SMALL LUNCHROOM.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM,SMALL LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,LUNCHROOM,PRE-K ROOMS.

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 SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN SMALL LUNCHROOM NEAR FREEZER.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCHROOM.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRE-K ROOMS 111& 113,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN2ND FL. BOY'S AND 3RD FL. BOY'S AND GIRL'S.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS TO STAY ON LONGER IN2ND FL. BOY'S AND 3RD FL. BOY'S AND GIRL'S.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.