PETERSON 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: Inspector 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 MICE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AT FIRST FLOOR,OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE MECHANICAL ROOM, OVER 10 INSIDE PRINCIPLE STORAGE ROOM, ABOUT 15 IN GYM OFFICE STORAGE ROOM, AND ABOUT 10 AT REAR LUNCHROOM BEHIND COPIERS. AT 2ND FLOOR NEW BUILDING, INSIDE MOP CLOSET OVER 10 DROPPINGS, INSIDE MDS ROOM OVER 10 AND ABOUT 8 IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AREAS, AND SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF DOOR #1O EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521309 DATED, 3-25-11; VIOLATION #33-MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE MICROWAVE OVENS AND COOLER IN STAFF LOUNGE. #34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT MOP CLOSETS, BOILER ROOM, AND BASEMENT. 35-MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING ON SOUTH WALL IN MOP CLOSET AT 2ND FLOOR. #38-MUST REPAIR BROKEN WATER FAUCET IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. #41-MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT, MOP CLOSETS, STORAGE ROOMS, BOILER ROOM AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE, MOP SINKS THRU-OUT.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE, MOP SINKS THRU-OUT.

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.