THEODORE HERZL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/CPC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.300 OR MORE TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS PRE-K ROOM 403-ON FLOOR,INSIDE OF CABINET,PRE-K ROOM 404D-TOILETROOM NEAR CABINET & TOY SHELVES,PRE-K ROOM 402-ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND INSIDE OF CLOSET,COT STORAGE,ALONG WALL BASES AND ON SHELVING UNITS.PRE-K ROOM 401A -ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CABINETS,NEXT TO SINK,ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FILE CABINET.PRE-K ROOM 405- ON TOY SHELF.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR NEXT TO STOVE,ON LOWER LEDGE OF PIANO,ON FLOOR NEXT TO FILE CABINET AND GARBAGE CAN,REFRIGERATOR,WASHER AND DRYER.PARENTS ROOM-ON SHELVING UNITS AND COMPUTER DESK.STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ELECTRICAL ROOM-ON FLOOR NEAR METERS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.PREP KITCHEN-IN & ON EXTERIOR LEDGE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMP SINK,COPIER ROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO FILE CABINET,SHELVING UNITS.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2049551 5/2/17 NOT CORRECTED #34-MUST PROVIDE A WALL COVING IN PREPAREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.#41-MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ALL PRE-K ROOM CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS.PRE AREA-HOT HOLDING UNIT AND UNUSED MILK COOLER.PARENTS ROOM-MICROWAVE AND COUNTER TOPS.STAFF KITCHEN-LOWER CABINETS.

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 CLEAN ALL DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CARPETS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN COPIER ROOM.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES ,LOOSE WALL BASES IN CLASSROOM & TOILET ROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 403,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-K ROOM 401A.PRE-K ROOM 405-STAINED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASES.

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: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN STAFF KITCHEN.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRE-K ROOM 401A-SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN PRE-K ROOM 403 & 404 TOILET ROOM.

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 PRE-K ROOM 401A-SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN PRE-K ROOM 403 & 404 TOILET ROOM.

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.