Steinmetz (H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,AND INSIDE OF AN UNSCREENED EAST WALL VENT BEHIND THE KITCHEN COOLERS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP/OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EAST SIDE EXIT DOOR #2.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK LOCATED AT WEST WALL NEAR THE WINDOW AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS ALSO, THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM AREAS.

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 SECTION OF CEILING MISSING NEAR THE EAST SIDE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SECTION OF CEILING 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

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.