Smyth Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES CONCENTRATED IN THE AREA BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH UNDER THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE PRE-K ROOM 104 AND 10 DROPPINGS IN THE PRE-K ROOM 100. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533065 DATED 4/20/2015; VIOLATION #35 REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR DOOR SWEEPS AT EXIT #13. VIOLATION #38 INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH SERVING AREAS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION #41 ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS(BOOK ROOM, PRE-K STORAGE CLOSETS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND 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: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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.