Schurz (H/S) 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: FONT ENTRANCE DOORS #3 AND #4 DOORS BY MILWAUKEE AVE ARE NOT RODENT INSECTS PROOFED. MIDDLE DOOR OF DOOR #3 WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR #4 WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER X5 DUMPSTERS WITH LID OPEN, WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT DUMPSTER LID HAS TO BE CLOSED ALL THE TIME WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL TEACHERS WASHROOM WALLS BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE PIZZA PREP AREA . MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

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.