Morgan Park(H/S) 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER AND ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR DOCK DOOR, 8 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER COLD SERVING LINE (SOUTH), 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER STEAM TABLE AND COLD SERVING LINE (MIDDLE), 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER NORTH STEAM TABLE AND INSIDE COMPARTMENT NEAR TEMPERATURE CONTROLS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER COLD SERVING LINE (NORTH), 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SOUTHEAST CORNER DINING AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART IN JANITOR STORAGE NEAR DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: EXIT #1 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT DOOR, EXIT #4 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR, EXIT #5 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT DOORS. EXIT #8 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT DOOR AND 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON ALL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59970

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO ON REPORT #165216 ON 6-1-09 AND #18087 ON 6-8-10. 32 MUST PAINT RUSTY SURFACES ON GREASE TRAPS. 35 INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN DINING AREA, IN NORTHEAST CORNER CEILING 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H 59970

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT RUSTY SURFACES ON GREASE TRAP.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT, TEMPERATURE CONTROLS, CABINETS AND SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLES AND COLD SERVING LINE AREAS

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS (MILK SPILLS),UNDER COLD SERVING LINE NORTH (FOOD DEBRIS, PEACHES,ETC), UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER STORAGE AREA.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING IN NORTHEAST CORNER DINING AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG NORTH WALL OUTLET AND EAST WALL IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER CEILING IN GIRLS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WALK-IN COOLERS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG ALL WALLS IN GYM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING IN NORTHEAST CORNER DINING AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG NORTH WALL OUTLET AND EAST WALL IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER CEILING IN GIRLS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WALK-IN COOLERS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG ALL WALLS IN GYM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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.