MICHAEL FARADAY 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 THAT THE DOOR BY THE 1ST FLOOR EAST SIDE ENTRANCE HAD HALF INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; PREVENTING THE ENTRANCE FROM BEING RODENT PROOF. MUST CLOSE OPENING AND MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF. 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: OBSERVED THAT THE TRASH RECEPTICLE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL WAS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH OUT OF THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTERS, A LIVE RODENT CLIMBED OUT OF THE DUMSTER, AND THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER WAS LITTERD WITH DEBRIS, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA, REMOVE DEBRIS, KEEP TRASH RECEPTICLES COVERERD AND RODENT PROOF . 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed that there is no original copy City of Chicago sanitation certificate on premise during time of inspection while potentially hazardous food are being prepped. Instructed to have original copy of current city of Chicago sanitation certificate on site during all prep and serving of potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE STUDENT BATHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR, AND BOTH PRE-SCHOOL BATHROOMS HAD NO RUNNING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION 1981565 ON 1/17/2017 NOT CORRECTED: FLOORS IN THE KIDS DINING AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ALSO FLOORS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1st AND 2nd FLOOR NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE TISSUE PAPER. NOTED VENTILATION IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO REDUCE AND/OR ELIMINATE ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TILE UNDER REFRIDGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA WAS CRACKED AND BROKEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPTMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND UNDER VENDING MACHIENES IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TILES IN KITCHEN, CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND MAITAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TILE UNDER REFRIDGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA WAS CRACKED AND BROKEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPTMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND UNDER VENDING MACHIENES IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TILES IN KITCHEN, CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND MAITAIN.

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.