Piccolo Specialty School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1170288 6/8/12 #13 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS INFESTATION MORE THAN A 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN ON WHEEL BASES OF ROLLING CART,ON LEDGES & SHELVING UNITS ON SERVING LINE OF STEAM TABLES,ON LEDGES BEHIND MILK COOLER,INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET,ON WHEEL BASES OF ROLLING CART IN PAPER / CEREAL STORAGE,LEDGE OF DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR BEHINDGARBAGE CAN CART IN LUNCH ROOM,TABLE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO STAFF LOUNGE & INSIDE OF WALL CABINETS IN STAFF LOUNGE.ALSO DOOR #5 NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/12/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)WILL REMAIN ON 48 HOURS NOTICE.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 3 OF 5 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS DAMAGED,BROKEN,PUSHED INSIDE OF DUMPSTER MAKING THEM NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TO BE 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS ON ICE MACHINE

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER # 2,DISH MACHINE AREA,ALL MOP SINK CLOSETS,ELECTRICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER,KITCHEN,LUNCH ROOM,PRE-K 110,1ST FL. BOY'S TOILET ROOM

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL PANEL LOOSE IN WALK IN COOLER #2,WALL TILE IN WALK IN COOLER # 1 .WALK IN FREEZER LOOSE COMPRESSOR COVER.MUST SEAL GAPS IN BRICK WALL IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL & CEILINGS IN PRE-K 110,1ST FL. GIRL'S.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER #1,STAFF LOUNGE.KITCHEN

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN

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.