Morton Career Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS IN POOR REPAIR AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED BOXES ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE AREA CLEAN AND DUMPSTERS REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE PRE-K TOILET ROOMS (108 & 109). INSTRUCTED TEACHER TO HAVE THE KIDS USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS UNTIL THE HAND SINKS ARE REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST. MUST SCRAP PEELING PAINT FROM THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND REPAINT.

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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, THE BOILER ROOM AND IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE 2nd FLOOR. NOTED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, AND FAUCET IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM (3rd fl). ALSO NOTED THE BACK OF THE MEN TOILET ON THE 3rd FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR (LEAK).

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: NOTED LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, AND FAUCET IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM (3rd fl). ALSO NOTED THE BACK OF THE MEN TOILET ON THE 3rd FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR (LEAK).

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.