ORTIZ DE DOMINGUEZ ELEMENTARY 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: 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 80 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS FAN ROOM,1ST FL. ELECTRICAL,GYM STORAGE CLOSETS,HALL STORAGE CLOSETS,PRE-K 136 ON SHELF,ALSO DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING FAN ROOM,GYM DOOR,PRE-K 136 & 120,SOUTH FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/12/11.

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 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.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FILTERS AT HOOD,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 1ST & 2ND FL. ELECTRICAL ROOM,2ND FL. BOILER ROOM,2ND FL. HALL CLOSETS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LUNCH ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE MOTORS IN PREP AREA,PRE-K 136 TOILET ROOM WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE BRICK WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,LOOSE CEILING PANEL,1ST FL WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM LOOSE WALL BASES,DOOR FRAME RUSTED OUT IN PRE-K 120.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PRE-K 134.

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.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 2ND FL. HALL CLOSET.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL. BOY'S MIDDLE HAND SINK NO COLD RUNNING WATER,LEAKY TOILET 2ND FL. GIRL'S.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL. BOY'S MIDDLE HAND SINK NO COLD RUNNING WATER,LEAKY TOILET 2ND FL. GIRL'S.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

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.