Smyth 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: OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE CAFETERIA KITCHEN UNDER THE HAND SINK IN A CONDUIT BOX AND TRAPS ON THE FLOOR BELOW AND IN THE DAMAGED BASE BOARDS UNDER THE SINK. OVER 20 DEAD ROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE AQUARIUM CABINETS. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT HARBORAGE AND SEAL UP GAPS OPENINGS AND THE STEEL SHEET ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVENS.

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: THE PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILDING HAS NO HOT WATER. THE ONE CLASSROOM USUALLY FED IN THIS BUILDING WILL BE FED IN THE ATTACHED MAIN BUILDING UNTIL THE HOT WATER IS RESTORED. CHILDREN CAN WASH THERE HANDS IN THE MAIN BUILDING WASHROOMS. HOT WATER RESTORED TO THE PRIMARY BUILDING PLUMBING BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE LOOSE AND DAMAGED TILES IN THE KITCHEN ARE UNSANITARY, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

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: THE BASE BOARDS ARE DAMAGED AND FULL OF GAPS AND HOLES BEHIND THE KITCHEN SINKS. CLEAN, REPAIR AND REPAINT THE BASE BOARDS SO THEY SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE PAINTED CEILINGS AND PIPES ABOVE THE CAFETERIA AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS ARE PEELING, CLEAN OFF PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL AS NEEDED.

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: THE BASE BOARDS ARE DAMAGED AND FULL OF GAPS AND HOLES BEHIND THE KITCHEN SINKS. CLEAN, REPAIR AND REPAINT THE BASE BOARDS SO THEY SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE PAINTED CEILINGS AND PIPES ABOVE THE CAFETERIA AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS ARE PEELING, CLEAN OFF PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL AS NEEDED.

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.