SAINT GALL 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: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN ROOM 5 & 6, IN STORAGE ROOMS ACROSS FROM PREP AREA AND IN CABINETS UNDER SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED TRASH. ALSO, NO LIDS ON DUMPSTERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME AREA, HAVE DUMPSTERS COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

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: STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.