Wacker Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PRE-K ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AL SHELVING UNITS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN AND ALONG WINDOWS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL BEHIND LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN, IN LOWER WALL IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR GIRLS WASHROOM, ALONG WINDOW LEDGE IN PRE-K ROOM 103 AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR IN PRE-K ROOM 103. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS, GYM STORAGE AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS, GYM STORAGE AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.