Mary Lyon 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: Evidence or rodent activity found on the premises. Observed mice droppings-approximately 30 behind cluttered 2nd flr main building boiler- room throughout . Front entry door has 1/4" inch gap bottom left corner to boiler room. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also, establishment does have pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to remove all rodent activity, seal noticeable openings on floor same boiler room and have licensed pest control service the premises,remove clutter due to pest harborage. Engineer is made aware of said conditions during this inspection. Serious citation issued 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Kitchen Walk-in-freezer door handle is broken.Instructed manager to replace handle and maintain.

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: Kitchen Walk-in-cooler shelvings are dirty.Instructed to manager to detail clean and sanitize on a more frequent basis.

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: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning throughout the premises(boiler rooms,dry storage rooms,lunch room table storage closets)etc.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers throughout the kitchen areas and include the multi-purpose room(students lunch-room). Repair/replace cold handle at the kitchen 2 compartment sink. Repair leaking urinal at boys toilet room school old building location. Engineer is made aware during this inspection.

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: Remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers throughout the kitchen areas and include the multi-purpose room(students lunch-room). Repair/replace cold handle at the kitchen 2 compartment sink. Repair leaking urinal at boys toilet room school old building location. Engineer is made aware during this inspection.

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.