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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN DISH MACHINE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT.PAPER GOODS STORAGE -ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT.PRE-K ROOM 101-ON FLOOR UNDER CRATES IN STORAGE CLOSET AND LOWER CABINET OF SMALL HAND SINK.PRE-K ROOM 102 ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET AND AT MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR.2- LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 101 NEAR REAR DOOR.ALSO.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR ,PLAYGROUND DOOR NORTH,LUNCHROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/5/18.(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 DEBRIS FROM PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN PREP-K ROOM 101 & 102.

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 DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR DOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 101.

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 WALK IN COOLER CEILING,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT SERVING LINE.MUST ADJUST HAND SINK FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER IN 3RD FL.(BOY'S & 1ST FL.(WOMEN).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1ST HAND SINK IN 3RD FL.(BOYS).

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR LOWER HOT HOLDING CABINETS AT STEAM TABLES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR LOWER HOT HOLDING CABINETS AT STEAM TABLES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.