Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) 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: OBSERVED ALL IN CULINARY ARTS CLASS,STORAGE,PREP,DINING AREA. OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPING BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMP. SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SLICER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ALSO ON STORAGE SHELVES. 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLASSROOM STORAGE UNITS IN DINING AREA,FOUND HOLE IN WALL BETWEEN PARTITION WALL FROM CLASSROOM/DINING AREA ANOTHER 25 FOUND BETWEEN PARTITIONS.INSTRUCTED TO FILL HOLE HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE IN THE ABOVE CULINARY AREAS. ALSO NOTED A CABINET NOT BEING USED IN CLASSROOM DESK UP TO DOOR WITH MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRYED PASTA IN THE 2 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SINK TO AVOID FLIES(DRAIN), ALSO REMOVE BROKED DISPLAY CAKE HOLDER.

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: OBSERVED SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN SANDWICH WARMING MACHINE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ROOM 440 WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND WALLS NORTH EAST CORNER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ENTRANCE DOOR, HALLWAY.

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: OBSERVED 2 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.