Smith, Wendell 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: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS AND CARDBOARD BOXES(POP TARTS, NACHO CHEESE SAUCE, POPCORN BAGS) IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR TEA KETTLE IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELEVATOR ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CORNER PAINT SUPPLY SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CEMENT BRICK OPENING AND FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR CUSTODIAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING IN BOTH KITCHEN WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AND CUSTODIAL STORAGE AREAS.

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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL ROOMS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR TOILET IN LAST STALL IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

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: REPAIR TOILET IN LAST STALL IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

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.