FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Morton Career Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
April 21, 2025
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #26091
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #59
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615534 ON 4/10/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 140 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LUNCHROOM IN THE CORNERS, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CABINET AND ON THE FLOOR IN ROOM 201, 30 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES AND CABINETS AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CABINETS IN ROOM 206, 35 DROPPINGS IN THE MAIN OFFICE VAULT ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE AND IN THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN ROOM 101, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES IN THE OFFICE IN THE BACK CORNER OF MEDIA ROOM 103 AND THE MDF ROOM, AND 20 DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN MUSIC ROOM 110 STORAGE CLOSET . ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Why This Matters
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Food Code Requirement
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Specific Requirements
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 7-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection