Otis Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR(BENT OPEN) NOT TIGHT FITTING ALLOWING POSSBILE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS #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: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN ROOM 210 KIDS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN AND MISSING TILES) IN THE DINNING AND SERVING LINE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 213 PEELING PAINT IN THE WASHROOM CEILING. MUST REPAIT AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 213 PEELING PAINT IN THE WASHROOM CEILING. MUST REPAIT AND MAINTAIN.

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.