Steinmetz (H/S) 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS AT KITCHEN ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN-COOLER,CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE ROOMS,LUNCH ROOM MANAGER OFFICE,CLUTTERED DISHMACHINE ROOM,TEACHERS LOUNGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOORS AND WALLS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER,REMOVE CLUTTER,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTINNG BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLES MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS,CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF CABINETS BENEATH THE STEAMTABLE UNITS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS,DISHWASHING ROOM REQUIRE A DETAILED CLEANING (CORNERS) AND SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK KITCHEN EAST WALL,BENEATH THE STEAMTABLE NUMBER 1.

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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE CEILING TILES ALL ALONG THE WEST WINDOW AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON THE WALL NEAR REAR WALK-IN-COOLER.

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: LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING ABOVE THE REAR WALK-IN-COOLER AND MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: EXHAUST VENTILATION ON WEST KITCHEN WALL IS HEAVY ON DUSTS,NEED DETAILED CLEANING,ENGINEER MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL DRY STORAGE ROOMS,DISHWASHING ROOM,MOP SINK ROOMS,FREIGHT ELEVATOR LOBBY ENGINEER AWARE,REMOVE UNNNECESARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL DRY STORAGE ROOMS,DISHWASHING ROOM,MOP SINK ROOMS,FREIGHT ELEVATOR LOBBY ENGINEER AWARE,REMOVE UNNNECESARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.