LITTLE VILLAGE 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS FOUND WITH GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM CENTER, AND A GAP GREATER THAN I/4 INCH ALSO FOUND NEAR CENTER OF EXIT DOORS #2. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY - MUST REPAIR. RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 15 FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND CABINET NEAR REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, 10 ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K 104, 10 FOUND ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AND 5 ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE BOOK CASE AND TOY WITH BLUE PILLOW INSIDE ON THE FLOOR IN HEAD START 101, 10 FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN HEAD START 103, 5 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEAR FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER BOX, 5 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEAR SECURITY CONTROL PANEL, 5 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEAR 2-DOOR GRAY METAL CABINET, 5 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEAR BLUE WAXING MACHINE, 3 ON PALLET NEAR RED PUMPS, AND 5 ON THE LEDGE BELOW ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX(1-CP-1). ALSO FOUND 5 ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR BOOKCASE NEAR WINDOW IN PRE-K 103. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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: REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA THAT HAS A BROKEN HINGE ON REAR SECTION OF RECEPTACLE(LARGE GAP 2-3 INCHES WIDE BETWEEN LID AND RIM OF RECEPTACLE). 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL NEAR WINDOW BEHIND BOOK CASESURFACE IS CRACKED).

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 DUST BUILD-UP FROM WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN OR PAINT CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN STAINS FROM WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE PRESENT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM USED BY BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS(KNOB DOES STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS).

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: REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM USED BY BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS(KNOB DOES STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS).

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.