Senn High School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-17,2012, REPORT #1106214. #19-Outside garbage/compactor area not maintained. Observed 16 rodent (rat) droppings on ground around outside compactor. Area cluttered with pallets, waste-oil containers and broken boards on ground. Also sighted over 30 rodent (rat) droppings on floor in electrical vault (in recycling container area)along with accumulated debris, leaves, dirt, on floor. Must clean and maintain outside areas/electrical vault, eliminate pest harborage. Recommended additional service by pest control company. Hearing notice issued. *** TODAY 4-26-12,OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND DROPPINGS IN ELECTRICAL VAULT REMAIN THE SAME. # 26-FOUND SEVERAL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWLS, INCLUDING SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM AT RICKOVER MILITARY SCHOOL SITE. PRESENTLY WATER TEMPERATURES FROM 71.4F TO 89.7F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER IN ALL WASHROOMS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. ***TODAY 4-26-12, PRESENT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 61.2F AND 62.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO78535

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Outside garbage/compactor area not maintained. Observed 16 rodent (rat) droppings on ground around outside compactor. Area cluttered with pallets, waste-oil containers and broken boards on ground. Also sighted over 30 rodent (rat) droppings on floor in electrical vault (in recycling container area)along with accumulated debris, leaves, dirt, on floor. Must clean and maintain outside areas/electrical vault, eliminate pest harborage. Recommended additional service by pest control company. Hearing notice issued.VIOLATION SHOULD HAD BEEN CORRECTED BY 4-24 12

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWLS, INCLUDING SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM AT RICKOVER MILITARY SCHOOL SITE. PRESENTLY WATER TEMPERATURES FROM 71.4F TO 89.7F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER IN ALL WASHROOMS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. VIOLATION SHOULD HAD BEEN CORRECTED ON 4-24-12

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF VENDING MACHINE IN TEACHER'S DINING AREA. SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR IN PIZZA PREP ARE IN FRONT OF TWO DOOR COOLER.

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: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA,WEST SIDE, ALSO ON CEILING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN WALLS(NORTH SIDE) UNDER THE WINDOW AND BESIDE THE VENDING MACHINE IN TEACHERS DINING ROOM,ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT SAID AREA. MUST REPAIR WALL AT EAST-SOUTH WALL BEHIND THE JUICE COOLER IN CANTEEN SERVING AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING IN KITCHEN,SOUTH WALL.NEED TO REPLACE MISSING AND SEAL BASEBOARD/COVING THROUGHOUT THE LUNCH ROOM. REPAIR CRACKED WALL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM BY THE KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN SERVING AREA, NORTH SIDE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Gaps and openings on wall in room with ice machine. Must seal all openings, repair wall to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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: CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN, DINING TEACHER ROOM AND LUNCH ROOM, OBSERVED FODD STAINS, DUST AND DEAD INSECT ON THEM. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE THIRD TWO COMPARTMENT COOLER AND IN SERVING AREA ABOVE SERVING LINE, EAST SIDE.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE KITCHEN STAFF WOMEN'S WASH ROOM.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED UNTHREAD FAUCETS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PIZZA PREP AREA, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AIR CAPS.OBSERVED LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT GILRS FIRST WASH BOWL AT SECOND FLOOR WASH ROOM, RICKOVER MILITARY AREA.

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: OBSERVED UNTHREAD FAUCETS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PIZZA PREP AREA, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AIR CAPS.OBSERVED LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT GILRS FIRST WASH BOWL AT SECOND FLOOR WASH ROOM, RICKOVER MILITARY AREA.

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.