UNIVERSITY OF CHGO LAB 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 OVER 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER, AROUND FOOD RACKS IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASE IN LUNCHROOM, BEHIND VENDING MACHINES IN LUNCHROOM, ON PALLETS AROUND LOCKERS AT REAR KITCHEN, BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, AND 20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND DOOR AT REAR FACILITIES STORAGE AREA. ALSO, NOTED 2 DEAD MICE UNDER REFRIGERATOR INSIDE COMPRESSOR AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK. 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: DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND REMOVE POP/MILK PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 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 INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEE AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD, AROUND MICROWAVES/CABINETS AT LUNCHROOM, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, INTERIOR OF DRAWERS AT PREP TABLES, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT GREASE TRAP AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEE PREP AREA.

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. REPAIR UPPER WALL SECTIONS ALONG WINDOWS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND UPPER WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND AS NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDLES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE FOR ONE OF FOUR WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

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 FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDLES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE FOR ONE OF FOUR WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

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.