PIRIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 51 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. (NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 75-100 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND ON SHELVES,IN COPY ROOM ADJACENT TO STUDENT DINING AREA ON SHELVES AND BEHIND COPIER,IN MDM ROOM ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS,IN STUDENT DINING AREA BEHIND DESK ALONG SOUTH WALL,IN BOILER ROOM AND IN OLD KINDERGATEN ROOM ACROSS FROM BOILER ROOM UNDER CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST.

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: REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN MODULAR THROUGHOUT CLASS ROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS.

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: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT HALLWAYS IN MAIN BUILDING AND IN CLASS ROOMS AS NEEDED IN MODULAR BUILDING.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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.