OUR LADY OF TEPEYAC ELEM. 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF POPCORN CART,INSIDE OF HOTDOG HOLDING UNIT,BEHIND OVEN,MILK COOLER,GRILL TABLE,OUTLET COVERS,NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER,STAFF LOUNGE-CLOSETS,UNDER 2- COMP SINK AND OPEN AND BAGS OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.ALSO,APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS,LUNCHROOM AND BOY'S TOILETROOM 1ST FL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/7/18.(SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING WITH BAGS OF TRASH,ON TOP OF LIDS AND ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE FROM GROUND AND ON TOP OF LIDS AND PLACE INSIDE WITH LIDS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN PRE-K ROOM 101 & 103.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON OVERHEAD RADIATORS IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND LUNCHROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND LUNCHROOM.

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.