WESTCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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: 30-35 MICE DROPPING OBSERVED SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF TABLES IN SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM, AND 5 SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR BASES IN DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS ADJUSTING SO THAT IT SELF CLOSES AND STAYS CLOSED WHEN MIDDLE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED.

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 ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL WASHROOMS(RUSTY DEPOSITS) IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND SHELF IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE MOTORS ARE LOCATED.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE'S, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN PRE-K, IN DINING ROOM, IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, IN INCINERATOR ROOM, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS & CLOSETS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STALL IN STUDENT WASHROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING. ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

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: CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM, ALL WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND HALLWAYS, IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND IN SERVICE LINE AREA OF KITCHEN(COB WEBS IN CORNER(S)). SEAL CRACKS IN UPPER WALL AND CEILING IN SERVICE LINE AREA.

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: CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM, ALL WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND HALLWAYS, IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND IN SERVICE LINE AREA OF KITCHEN(COB WEBS IN CORNER(S)). SEAL CRACKS IN UPPER WALL AND CEILING IN SERVICE LINE AREA.

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.