ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF MILK COOLER, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG STAIRWASY NEAR MILK COOLER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER SERVING TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR IN DINING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND FILE CABINET IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR IN PRE-K 3 ROOM 107. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AND SERVING AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE RADIATORS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KINDERGARTEN, LEFT SINK IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM, AND RIGHT SINK IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.