ORR ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, WOOD PALLETS IN ROOM 012 IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND ALL SIDES OF THE WASTE COMPACTOR AND BEHIND THE RECYCLING DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT BOY'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 85F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER #1. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.

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: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER #1. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.

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.