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 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR VENT IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR CANTEEN IN LUNCHROOM, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGES IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN FACULTY WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 247 IN MAIN BUILDING, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TABLES AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM 212 IN NORTH BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: EXIT#5 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR, EXIT #16 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF RIGHT DOOR AND 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT CORNER OF MIDDLE DOOR, EXIT#17 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR, EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM MDF ROOM 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR IN NORTH BUILDING. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

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 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. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP BEHIND STOVES IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS AND WINDOW LEDGES IN SECOND FLOOR FACULTY WASHROOM.

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN WALK-IN FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH ROOM, LUNCHROOM, BOILER ROOM AND TEACHER LOUNGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM 212. CLEAN ALL FLOOR VENTS IN LUNCHROOM (DEBRIS, DUST, WRAPPERS, ETC). FLOORS NEED PAINTING IN DRY 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. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS. SEAL OPENING BEHIND TOILET AND REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET SEAT IN SECOND STALL OF WOMEN FACULTY WASHROOM ACROSS FROM EXIT#8. SEAL ALL OPENINGS BEHIND TOILETS IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 252 (PEELING PAINT). SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM 212.

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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN KITCHEN.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR INOPERABLE SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS NEAR ROOM 235. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM IN NORTH BUILDING. REPAIR SINKS AND PROVIDE HOT WATER IN WOMEN FACULTY WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR NORTH BUILDING REPAIR INOPERABLE WATER FOUNTAINS AND INCREASE PRESSURE AS NEEDED.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR INOPERABLE SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS NEAR ROOM 235. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM IN NORTH BUILDING. REPAIR SINKS AND PROVIDE HOT WATER IN WOMEN FACULTY WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR NORTH BUILDING REPAIR INOPERABLE WATER FOUNTAINS AND INCREASE PRESSURE AS NEEDED.

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.