MELODY CPC 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 OBSERVED INSIDE THE REAR SECTION AND 30 OBSERVED ON THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE KEY BOARD OF THE PIANO STORED IN THE MULTI-USE/DINING AREA ON PREMISES, 40 FOUND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE HALLWAY, 10 SCATTERD ALONG THE BASES OF THE QALLS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER ON FLOORS IN THE CLOSETS WHICH WILL ELIMIMATE HARBORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENNGS FOUND, AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL 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.

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: CLEAN IN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND USE LINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MGR. MUST BE ON SIGHT WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED(LUNCH). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE HALLWAYS, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORE ROOM, IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, IN BOTH MOP CLOSETS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

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: REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN.

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: STANDING WATER FOUND INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN UTLITY CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY, MUST REPAIR THE SINK. REPAIR HOT AMD COLD WATER FAUCETS AT MIDDLE SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: STANDING WATER FOUND INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN UTLITY CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY, MUST REPAIR THE SINK. REPAIR HOT AMD COLD WATER FAUCETS AT MIDDLE SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.