SAN MIGUEL 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: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 20 ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND STOVE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA, OVER 30 SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN LIBRARY STORAGE ROOM/AREA, OVER 30 SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. EXIT DOOR IN LUNCHROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, APRROX, 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS, HOT DOGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS (USED AND UNUSED). INTERIOR OF HOOD, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND LEGS OF EQUIPEMNT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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: STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AROUND CATCH BASIN IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT LUNCHROOM/DINING AREA. REPLACE SAME.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE AREA. REPLACE SAME.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING HARDWARE (SCREWS)/SEAL HOLES LOCATED ON CATCH BASIN COVER.

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: REPLACE MISSING HARDWARE (SCREWS)/SEAL HOLES LOCATED ON CATCH BASIN COVER.

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.