PICKARD ELEMENTARY 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: 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. FOUND 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRIC ROOM IN THE SOUTH WEST CORNER AND IN THE BOILER ROOM OLD BUILDING BASEMENT NORTH WALL 20 DROPPINGS. SOUTH DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP BOTTOM NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED.INSTD TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE A RECIEPT UPON MY RSTURN. SERIOUS VIOLATION GIVEN 7-38-020 H000063637 18 COURT DATE 03/31/2011 AT 9:00 ROOM 112 400 W. SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE BACK OF THE CITATION.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FILTERS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE ELECTRIC ROOM, BOILER ROOM,FAN ROOM AND UTILITY CLOSETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND PEELING PAINT IN THE HALLS 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR AT THE CROSS OVER FROM OLD SCHOOL BUILDING TO THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING. INSTD TO REMOVE PAINT AND PAINT ALL.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND PEELING PAINT IN THE HALLS 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR AT THE CROSS OVER FROM OLD SCHOOL BUILDING TO THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING. INSTD TO REMOVE PAINT AND PAINT ALL.

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.