NORTH LAWNDALE SCHOOL COLLEGE PREP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TRASH BAGS OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER AND LIDS WIDE OPEN,TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST PLACE TRASH BAGS AND DEBRIS IN DUMPSTER & KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND MAINTAIN.TRASH BAGS ,DEBRIS ARE INSIDE OF DUMPSTERS AND LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING NOW.(NO 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE AND TABLE IN LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND EXCESSIVE BUILD ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,LUNCHROOM AND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN STAFF LOUNGE.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN OFFICE,PREP AREA,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROUND LEVEL (B&G) ,2ND FL. (B)TOILETROOMS,CEILING IN LUNCHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE WALL BASE , MISSING WALL PANEL AND HOLE IN WALL NEAR MICROWAVE IN LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS NEAR 3- COMP SINK,CEILING & LIGHT SHILEDS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL NEAR SKYLIGHT AT SERVING LINE AND VENTILATION UNIT IN LUNCHROOM ABOVE TABLES.

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: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE SERVING LINE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE SERVING LINE.

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.