TILL 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: FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR KITCHEN, AROUND MILK CRATES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN, ON TOP OF UNUSED TRAYS IN STORAGE ROOM IN LUNCH ROOM, AND UNDER, AROUND PALLETS, RACKS IN STORAGE ROOM IN LUNCHROOM. ALSO, NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IE BUSINESS LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY, DIAGRAM AND OR LIST OF BAIT STATION/GLUE BOARD LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM BEING USED TO ELEVATE STOCK AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

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 WASHBOWLS INSIDE MENS KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN RACKS/SHELVES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA IN LUNCHROOM.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR LUNCHROOM WHERE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED UNDER PIPING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN LUNCHROOM.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN OVERHEAD PIPING AT CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM TO REMOVE STAINS, SPILLS, AND DUST. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED SECTIONS AT OVERHEAD PIPING, SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION SECTIONS AT PIPING IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR WALL SECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT SECTIONS ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA IN AIR CHAMBER ROOM. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS FROM CEILING IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL IN FAN ROOM WEST SIDE. CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN TOILET ROOMS.

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: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN 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: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKS UNDER WASHBOWL IN WOMEN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMENS KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT SIDE, REPAIR LEAKS UNDER WASHBOWL IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK IN LUNCHROOM.

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: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKS UNDER WASHBOWL IN WOMEN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMENS KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT SIDE, REPAIR LEAKS UNDER WASHBOWL IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK IN LUNCHROOM.

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.