THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, ALL 3 EXIT DOUBLE DOORS OFF AUDITORIUM FOUND WITH GAPS AT LOWER CENTERS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCHES - MUST REPAIR MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 15 ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM, 15 ON FLOOR INSIDE KITCHEN WASHROOM, 15 ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 001 OFF STUDENT DINING ROOM, 50 ON FLOOR IN CLOSET , ON SHELF UNDENEATH 1 COMP. SINK AND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE WINDOWS IN ROOM 103(LEARN CHARTER ), 15 ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WINDOWS BY POST IN ROOM 101(LEARN CHARTER), 13 DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR BY RED CHAIR AND IN MOCK FIRE PLACE ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA IN ROOM 129(PRE-K). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS ,AND MAKE SURE ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT ARE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS FOUND ALL OVER THE GROUND INSIDE GARBAGE CORALE, OVERFLOWING TRASH WITH LIDS OPEN, AND SOME LIDS ALSO IN POOR REPAIR(NOT TIGHT-FITTING, BENT AND TORN). MUST KEEP GROUNDS INSIDE CORALE CLEAN, KEEP LIDS CLOSED ON ALL DUMPSTERS AND HAVE LIDS OR DUMPSTERS THAT ARE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR REPLACED BY COMPANY. 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.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN SOAP DISPENSERS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND PROVIDE SOAP IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT ALL 3 BUILDINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH 1 COMP. SINKS IN ROOM 101 AND ROOM 103.

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: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVES IN ROOM 129(PRE-K), AND REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE 2ND FLOOR(THORP).

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 THROUGHUT DINING ROOM AND ALL ROOMS CONNECTED TO KITCHEN AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD, DEBRIS STILL ON FLOORS AFTER CLEANED). LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER OBSERVED ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM ,AREAS MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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: WALLS AND CEILING IN STUDENT DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING. WALLS CRACKING IN ROOM 129, NEED REPAIRING RE-PAINTING. WALLS AND CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR(THORP) NEED CLEANING AND /OR PAINTING.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN STUDENT DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING. WALLS CRACKING IN ROOM 129, NEED REPAIRING RE-PAINTING. WALLS AND CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR(THORP) NEED CLEANING AND /OR PAINTING.

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.