OUR LADY OF TEPEYAC ELEM. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OBSERVED WITH LIDS UP, ONE DUMPSTER MISSING THE LID, AND SEVERAL FOUND WITH LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS FOR RODENTS INTO THE CONTAINERS. ALL DUMPSTERS MUST BE WELL CONTRUCTED WITH LIDS WHICH MUST BE KEPT CLOSED. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DUMPSTERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND TABLE UNDERNEATH,AND THE INTERIORS OF THE CABINETS AND DRAWERS UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTICED).

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: REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING AND RE-PAINT AREA IN GIRL'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN STAINS FROM WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM HEATING UNITS IN PRE-K 101 AND IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND RE-PAINT AREAS. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM HEATING VENT IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON LOWER LEVEL. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT AND RE-PAINT AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA WHERE PRESENT.

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: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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 FIRST WASHBOWL IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR(NO HOT RUNNING WATER). REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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: REPAIR FIRST WASHBOWL IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR(NO HOT RUNNING WATER). REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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.