Richards HS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED WINDOWS OPEN IN LUNCH ROOM WITHOUT WINDOW SCREENS.MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN OFFICE,ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO SAFE AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SERVINLINE HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED MISSING LID AND DAMAGED LID ON DUMPSTER.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN LUNCHROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT & HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SERVING LINE,MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,WALLS IN LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT & HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SERVING LINE,MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,WALLS IN LUNCH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.