SOL CROWN COMMUNITY ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR. THE UNIT SHOULD BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL(MICE DROPPINGS) NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON SHELF INSIDE CABINET IN PRE-K ROOM 111 NEAR DRINKING FOUNTAIN, 15 FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR BASE UNDERNEATH SERVICELINE, IN MANAGERS OFFICE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 15 BEHIND THE LARGE 2-DOOR METAL STORAGE CABINET, 20 ON FLOOR BEHIND AND ALING SIDE THE BEIGE FILE CABINET, AND 15 MORE SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS(AROUND PIPE IN CABINET IN PRE-K 111),AND REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH, DEBRIS, AND LIQUID FOOD WASTE FOUND ON GROUND NEAR RECEPTACLES. ONE OF THE DUMPSTERS IS MISSING 1/2 OF A LID AND THE METAL RIM IS SEVERELY BENT OUT OF SHAPE. MUST CLEAN SURROUNDING GROUND AREA AROUND DUMPSTERS AND REQUEST A NEW RECEPTACLE FROM GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING POLICY NOT BEING ENFORCED DURING INSPECTION, WHICH STATES THAT SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS BY THE TEACHER'S. OBSERVED A STUDENT USING THE WASHROOM AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS GIVEN TO STUDENT (WHO STATED THAT THEY USE SANITIZER IN PLACE OF HAND WASHING). IF POLICY IS NOT ENFORCED AS STATED AT EACH STUDENT WASHROOM, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE KEPT IN EVERY WASHROOM OR EVERY TEACHER MUST HAVE SOAP(NOT SANITIZER) TO ISSUE TO EVERY STUDENT WHEN USING THE WASHROOM. 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN DINING ROOM.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CRUMBS AND FOOD SPLATTERS FROM REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE OVENS AND TABLES IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN MANAGER'S OFFICE, IN STORE ROOM FOR KITCHEN, IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS, TEACHER'S LOUNGE, THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS NEAR THE BOILER ROOM(MASSIVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS), BEHIND MILK COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER IN DINING ROOM, IN ALL MOP CLOSETS, AND ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS. UNCLOG STOPPED UP FLOOR DRAIN IN PRE-K 109(CURRENTLY USING THE STUDENT WASHROOM IN THE HALLWAY NEAR CLASSROOM).

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: CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES IN STUDENT DINING ROOM(FOOD SPLATTERS, WATER DAMAGE). CLEAN WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE MASSIVE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT, SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE INSIDE CABINET IN PRE-K 111. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FORM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUHOUT WHERE PRESENT(TEACHER;S LOUNGE, WASHROOMS, HEAT VENTS IN PRE-K 111 UNDERNEATH WINDOWS). CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRE-K 111.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNCLOG THE MOP SINK ON THE 3RD FLOOR NEAR BOY'S WASHROOM. REPAIR ALL LEAKY PIPES IN BOILER ROOM. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND NEAR THESE PIPES, AND THE FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY. WASTE FROM GREASE TRAP SEEPING OUT INTO FLOOR AROUND THE BASE OF UNIT, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP.

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: UNCLOG THE MOP SINK ON THE 3RD FLOOR NEAR BOY'S WASHROOM. REPAIR ALL LEAKY PIPES IN BOILER ROOM. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND NEAR THESE PIPES, AND THE FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY. WASTE FROM GREASE TRAP SEEPING OUT INTO FLOOR AROUND THE BASE OF UNIT, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP.

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.