Talcott Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR IN POOR REPAIR AND AREA NOT MAINTAINED: COMPACTOR APPEARS TO BE LEAKING WASTE AROUND THE BASE, OBSERVED LIQUID FOOD WASTE POOLING ON THE GROUND AROUND THE COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE WALL TILES IN THE BASEMENT GIRLS WASHROOM AND THE 2nd FLOOR MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT KIDS WASHROOM NOT WORKING, NOTED BAD ODORS IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS: STAFF(BASEMENT), TEACHER(2nd FLOOR), ALSO MUST INCREASE THE TIMER ON THE HAND SINKS TO AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NOTED THE FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS. MUST REPAIR 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT KIDS WASHROOM NOT WORKING, NOTED BAD ODORS IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS: STAFF(BASEMENT), TEACHER(2nd FLOOR), ALSO MUST INCREASE THE TIMER ON THE HAND SINKS TO AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NOTED THE FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS. MUST REPAIR 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.