PROVIDENCE ENGLEWOOD CHARTER 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: 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 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 110A, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER DESK IN OFFICE ROOM 110, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN 110 OFFICE WASHROOM, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTING IN 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS (WATER SEALANT, WEATHER BARRIER), 2 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF 2ND FLOOR WATER HEATER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, SHELVING AND PALLETS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS(OFFICE, GYM, CLASSROOM, ETC). FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR AROUN PIPE FITTING IN 2ND FLOOR WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA.

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 RESURFACE OR PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR WALL IN CAFETERIA AT CORNER END OF SERVING LINE. WALL HAS CHIPPED PAINT AND IS CRACKED FROM SERVING CART THAT IS BUMPED INTO IT DAILY. RECOMMENDED TO PROVIDE A METAL PANELING FOR AREA OF WALL. SEAL OPENING IN WALL IN MAIN OFFICE. SEAL OPENING BEHIND TOILET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM 105 AND OFFICE ROOM 110 WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND DRAIN PLUG IN STORAGE ROOM 110A, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN OFFICE 110 WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN AL AREAS.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE OF SINK IN KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM ROOM 105.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE OF SINK IN KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM ROOM 105.

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.