SOL CROWN COMMUNITY ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA -UNDER SERVING LINE,ON WALL OUTLET BEHIND OVEN,ON MOTOR OF OVEN,UNDER DISH MACHINE,IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE BEHIND FILE CABINET,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER AND ON WHEEL BASES OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,IN REAR GARDEN HOSE STORAGE CLOSET,STAFF LOUNGE-MOTOR OF RADIATOR.LUNCHROOM-WALL OUTLET BEHIND MILK COOLER,UNDER OLD MILK COOLER NEAR WINDOW.PRE-K ROOM 109-LOWER SHELVES OF CUBBIES,ART SHELVES AND PUZZLES.PRE-K ROOM 111-ON LOWER TOY SHELF.PRE-K ROOM 113-LOWER CABINET AT HAND SINK IN CLASSROOM.ALSO APPX."1/2" GAP IN CORNER OF A SET OF DOORS NEAR GYM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/11/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST,2ND AND 3RD FL. STUDENT AND STAFF TOILETROOMS (SOUTHSIDE) OF BUILDING.ALSO 2ND FL. (G)1ST SINK & 3RD FL.(B)1ST SINK NO RUNNING WATER AT SINKS.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT HOLDING SERVING LINE.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K ROOM 109,111,113-CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILL LEDGE BEHIND RADIATORS.

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 SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PRE-K ROOM 111 & 113.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM AND PRE- ROOM 113.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PRE-K ROOM 113 TOILETROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND SINK IS LOOSE FROM WALL IN PREP AREA,LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE IN TOILET ROOM IN PRE- K ROOM 111 AND 2ND FL. (B),LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. (G) & (W-STAFF),SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM IN PRE-K 113 AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL.(G),2ND & 3RD FL. (B).

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND SINK IS LOOSE FROM WALL IN PREP AREA,LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE IN TOILET ROOM IN PRE- K ROOM 111 AND 2ND FL. (B),LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. (G) & (W-STAFF),SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM IN PRE-K 113 AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL.(G),2ND & 3RD FL. (B).

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.