SOUTH SHORE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PREP 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. HANDICAPP ACCESSIBLE DOOR AT MAIN ENTRANCE AND DOUBLE DOORS FOR ENTRANCE #2 FOUND WITH GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM. DOORS MUST BE REPAIRED, MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN 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: CLEAN FLOORS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, GENERATOR ROOM, AND IN STORAGE ROOMS WHERE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT.

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: REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN CORNER OF WALL NEAR GENERATOR PANEL.

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: REPAIR BLOWN LIGHTS IN HANDICAPP STALL IN WASHROOM #314A.

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: NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE # 2, INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE #1 WHEN LEAVING FOOD PREP AREA UNTIL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS REPAIRED. REPAIR EXHAUST IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE # 2, INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON SERVING LINE #1 WHEN LEAVING FOOD PREP AREA UNTIL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS REPAIRED. REPAIR EXHAUST IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.