Northwest Middle/Belmont-Cragin Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM AND BOXES ON TOP OF LIDS AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE TRASH AND BOXES PLACE THEM DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING.(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 DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

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 REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER TABLE TOP MIXER.

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 LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASE AND WALL NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR WINDOWS IN LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASE AND WALL NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR WINDOWS IN LUNCHROOM.

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.