THEODORE HERZL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.500 OR MORE TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS PREP AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER & FREEZERS,MOTORS OF COOLERS. PREP AREA SERVING LINE- MOTOR OF MILK COOLER,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR CASHIER CART,UNDER AND BEHIND HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.LUNCHROOM SERVING LINE-ON WALL LEDGES,CONDUIT WALL LINES,FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK,MOTOR OF MILK COOLER,ON LEDGE OF CHALK BOARD,ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN COOLER & HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ON LEDGE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES,ON WALL LEDGES,CAN HOLDING CART,ON FLOOR IN CLOSET,ON WALL CABINET SHELVING UNIT.LUNCHROOM-ON LEDGE OF UNUSED STORAGE CABINET.FRAZIER STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE,ON LEDGE OF CHALK BOARD,ON COUNTER TOP NEXT TO MICROWAVE.PRE-K ROOM 116-ON ELECTRICAL CONDUITS,TOY SHELVES,ART EASLE.PRE- K ROOM 121-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COTS,ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF & INSIDE OF CLOSET,TOY SHELF,MUSIC CABINET,COMPUTER DESK.PRE-K ROOM 122-IN CUBBIES,ON TOY SHELVES,ON FLOOR AND NEXT TO FILE CABINET,BLOCK AREA,MUSIC CABINET.STAFF LOUNGE 2ND FL.-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ROLLS OF PAPER,ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.ALSO.1- LIVE WATER BUG CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN PRE-K 116.FURTHER MORE APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS AND HOLES IN DOORS ON #2,8,12,20,24,25,26,34,WEST DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/26/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON JUICE REACH IN COOLER IN LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP AREA REACH IN FREEZER,ALL CARTS AND PREP TABLES.LUNCH ROOM WINDOW SILLS.ALL PRE- K ROOMS SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS,RADIATOR COVERS,CUBBIES.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES 1ST FL. STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K ROOM 116 & 122,LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL LEDGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE & UPPER WALL IN PRE-K ROOM 116 & 122.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN BUILD ON HOOD & FILTERS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3RD FL.BOY'S LEAKY WATER CONNECTION & MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 1ST HAND SINK,1ST FL GIRL'S,2ND FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S MIDDLE HAND SINK NOT WORKING.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S .

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3RD FL.BOY'S LEAKY WATER CONNECTION & MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 1ST HAND SINK,1ST FL GIRL'S,2ND FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S MIDDLE HAND SINK NOT WORKING.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S .

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.