SEXTON 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NOTED DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING RACKS,IN CORNERS AND ON TOP OF BOXES OF SPRING WATER. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE BEHIND JUICE VENDING MACHINE AND ALONG WALLS,IN THE PRE K CLASSROOM NEAR STORAGE CLOSET,UNDER STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN,IN STUDENT DINING AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND THE SODA VENDING MACHINE. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN THE MDF ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE NEW BUILDING IN THE CORNER ON STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM,AT THE 1ST HAND SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM,AT THE 1ST HAND SINK IN THE BOYS 2ND FL WASHROOM (IN THE NEW BUILDING) AND AT THE 2ND HAND SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM (NEW BUILDING). MUST REPAIR ALL SINKS AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON INTERIOR OF CABINET IN PRE K CLASSROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND SANITIZE CABINET. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN THE PRE K CLASSROOM.

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: MUST DEATAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BOILER ROOM AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.

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: MUST SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL IN STUDENT DINING AREA ABOVE THE HEATER.

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: MUST SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL IN STUDENT DINING AREA ABOVE THE HEATER.

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.