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. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WINDOW LEDGES AND FLOOR ALONG ALL WALLS, CORNERS, IN CLOSETS, ETC IN PRE-K ROOM 105, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND FOLDING TABLES NEAR VENDING MACHINES, ON TABLES AND BOXES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WINDOW LEDGES, 5 MICE DROPPINGS BETWEEN SHELVES AND FILE CABINET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM 106, 9 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN NORTH DINING AREA, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN SOUTH DINING AREA, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR LOCKERS AND 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGE IN LUNCHROOM OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: PRE-K OUTER DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR, EXIT #6 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AND BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR, ANNEX FRONT DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOOR, ANNEX REAR DOOR, 1/2" GAP ALONG LEFT SIDE AND FRAME OF LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H70436 COURT DATE 3-10-11 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR HANDLE ON MILK COOLER. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, CABINETS, TABLES, WINDOW LEDGES IN LUNCHROOM, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM, AND TEACHERS LOUNGE AREAS.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LUNCHROOM OFFICE, DINING AREAS, CLASSROOMS, CLOSETS, AND TEACHERS LOUNGE UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOMS.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM OFFICE WASHROOM, SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA, DINING AREAS, HALLWAYS, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG RAILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN NORTH DINING ROOM, PRE-K ROOM AND LOUNGE AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS WASHROOM AND BEHIND/ABOVE TOILETS IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM (SOUTH). REPAIRS WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN GIRLS ANNEX WASHROOM.

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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AND 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING WATER FOUNTAIN IN ANNEX.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PRE-K REFRIGERATOR.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PRE-K REFRIGERATOR.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.