MOLLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS IN GYM, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE GAME STORAGE CLOSET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM 143, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SHELVING UNIT IN TEACHERS CLOSET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM 143, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM 143, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN TEACHERS CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR SINK IN PRE-K ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALLS AND FOLDING CABINETS BEHIND DESK IN LIBRARY, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND STORAGE TABLES IN LIBRARY, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN LIBRARY 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TABLE AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN LIBRARY, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CUSTODIAL CLOSET NEAR BOOK STORAGE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SCIENCE RESOURCE BOOK STORAGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER CLOSET NEAR FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, STAIRWAY AND ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BOILER ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR SHELVING UNIT IN UNUSED WASHROOM/STORAGE AREA IN BOILER ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ON CORNER NEAR WINDOW LEDGE AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN STAFF LOUNGE/KITCHEN STORAGE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND TELEVISION NEAR LUNCHROOM STAFF OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS, PREP, BOOK STORAGE, GYM STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND BOILER ROOM AREAS, STAFF AND STUDENT DINING AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.

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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALL AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WINDOW LEDGE AND BEHIND RADIATORS IN STAFF LOUNGE, ALONG WALLS, CEILINGS AND PIPE FITTINGS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN LIBRARY, IN CEILING IN CUSTODIAL CLOSET NEAR SCIENCE RESOURCE BOOK STORAGE, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALL IN TEACHERS CLOSET IN PRE-K ROOM. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN STAFF LOUNGE/KITCHEN STORAGE AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN STAFF LOUNGE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN BOILER ROOM.

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: REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN BOILER ROOM.

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.