O'TOOLE ELEMENTARY 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. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: EXIT #2 NEAR KITCHEN 1" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR, EXIT #3 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR, EXIT #4 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF LEFT AND RIGHT DOORS, NORTH ENTRANCE IN MODULAR BUILDING 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF DOOR FRAME, 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR, SOUTH ENTRANCE 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF LEFT DOOR AND LEFT CORNER ON RIGHT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT FRAME. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY (NO DAYLIGHT VISIBLE). OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN MODULAR LUNCHROOM, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H 59629 COURT DATE 6-17-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

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.

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 OPENINGS BEHIND TOILETS IN GIRLS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN ABOVE URINALS IN BOYS WASHROOMS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPAIR CEILING IN BOYS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE. REPAIR BASEBOARDS 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR EXIT #6. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS MODULAR WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS 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 LEFT WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, RIGHT FOUNTAIN IN 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY, AND RIGHT FOUNTAIN IN 2ND FLOOR MODULAR BUILDING

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 LEFT WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, RIGHT FOUNTAIN IN 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY, AND RIGHT FOUNTAIN IN 2ND FLOOR MODULAR BUILDING

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.