White 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: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN MAINTENANCE ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR BULK PAINT CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BETWEEN SMALL PAINT CONTAINERS IN LIFT MACHINE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS NEAR PLUMBING STACK IN MIDDLE OFFICE NEAR LUNCHROOM STAFF OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND WASHING MACHINE IN UTILITY CLOSET, 15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK/STOVE TOP IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR IN MAINTENANCE ROOM 124. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS ON WINDOW IN MAINTENANCE ROOM, MUST INSTALL 16 MESH SCREEN ON WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS GYM WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537667 ON 5-6-15: 38-MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO THE WASHBOWL NEXT TO THE HAND DRYER IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE, AND MAINTENANCE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS GYM WASHROOM.

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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN GIRLS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM.

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 LEAK AT BASE OF TOILET IN WASHROOM INSIDE MIDDLE STAFF OFFICE NEAR 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 LEAK AT BASE OF TOILET IN WASHROOM INSIDE MIDDLE STAFF OFFICE NEAR 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.