Washington, Harold 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, EXIT DOOR BY KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM, EXIT DOORS LEADING INTO MOBILE UNITS AND TO COUNSELOR'S OFFICE, AND EXIT DOORS IN BOILER ROOM ALL FOUND WITH GAPS UNDERNEANEATH THE BOTTOMS, ALONG THE SIDES, (1/4INCH TO 1/2) AND AT CORNERS. ALL DOORS MUST BE REPAIRED AND BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS, SIDES AND CENTERS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON WOODEN CRATES AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, SCATTERED ON FLOOR BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN, ON PIPE RUNNING ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE WINDOW IN KITCHEN, AND ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL PANEL ROOM. CLE4AN AND SQNITIZE ALL AFFECTE4D AREAS, SEALL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND BASEBAORDS. PEST CONTROL COMPANY ON PREMISES DURING INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 10-3-12 ON REPORT #1285673 NOT CORRECTED: -32-PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. -33-CLEAN SHELVES AND CUBBIES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. -34-. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS OF KITCHEN, DINING ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND/OR CHIPPED FLOOR TILES IN BOY'S WASHROOM(1ST FLOOR), IN DINING ROOM AND IN KITCHEN. LEVEL AREAS OF FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE CRAWL SPACE AND CLEAN SAME.-35-CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS, BASEBOARDS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. SEAL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, AND LOOSE BASEBOARD(S)IN KITCHEN. PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN USED MOBILE UNIT AND RE-PAINT AND SEAL SECTION OF FLOOR IN SAME AREA. REPAIR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR TO CLASSROOM USED AS A STORAGE AREA IN MOBILE UNIT.-41- ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN BOILER ROOM AND UNUSED MOBILE CLASSROOM UNIT, MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS MAKING ALL AREAS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING, AND INSPECTION. MUST STORE CLEAN MOPS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION IN MOP CLOSETS AND DISCARD ALL WATER FROM BUCKETS TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

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: SEE VIOLATION #29

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 IN DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING AND 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FAUCETS(2) IN FIRST FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM AND IN 3RD FLOOR GIRL'S WASHRROM THAT HAVE TO BE HELD DOWN WHILE WASHING HANDS, WATER MUST RUN INDEPENDENTLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS TO ALLOW PROPER HANDWASHING.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER(TABLES AND CHAIRS) IN SECOND FLOOR JANITOR'S CLOSETS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER(TABLES AND CHAIRS) IN SECOND FLOOR JANITOR'S CLOSETS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.