SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FRON 11/15/12 (1300504) NOT CORRECTED. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 20 ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND STOVE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA, OVER 30 SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM IMMEDIATELY CONNECTED TO PREP AREA (LIGHT OUT ALSO), OVER 50 NOTED IN STORAGE ROOM ON ROLLING CARTS, SHELVES AND ON FLOOR ACROSS FROM PREP AREA, OVER 15 NOTED ALONG WALLBASE IN CLASSROOM (8TH). 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. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MEAL SOURCE FOR CHILDREN.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION ABOVE.

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.

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.