MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ACADEMY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1000 MICE DROPPINGS OR MORE SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS PRE-K ROOK 104 IN CLOSET ON AND IN BETWEEN TOYS AND ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS,THE FLOOR COVERED,ON PERSONAL FAN,ART EASLE,CUBBIES,WINDOW SILLS,RADIATOR COVERS,BOTH COMPUTER DESKS,BOOK STORAGE CONTAINERS,PUPPET STAND,DOLL STORAGE.PRE- K ROOM 106-ON FLOOR NEXT TO COTS,WINDOW SILL,MUSIC AREA.PREP AREA-WALL OUTLET COVER UNDER OLD DISH MACHINE AREA,CORDS ON FLOOR AT SERVING LINE,UNDER SHELVES.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON TOP OF LID OF RANCH DRESSING,ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF.LUNCHROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS,ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR NEXT TO PAPER STORAGE SHELF,ON WOOD CUBBIES SHELVES,ON FLOOR AND NEXT TO POP MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER,AT RADIATORS.STAFF LOUNGE- ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR,BEHIND WASHER/DRYER,NEXT TO A PILE OF CLOTHS.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE AT RADIATOR IN LUNCH ROOM.A STRONG SMELL OF RODENT URINE IN PRE-K ROOM 104 CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/20.(PRIORITY)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR # 4,8,PRE- K ROOM 106 AND MAIN ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LARGE MILK COOLER.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM KITCHEN- PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,STORAGE SHELVES.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN PRE-K ROOM 104,106 AND STAFF BREAK ROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SPILL ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNIT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SPILL ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNIT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.