WILLIAM TAFT HIGH 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: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE OF THE MAIN LUNCH LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TEACHERS LOUNGE/LUNCH ROOM. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 66.4F. ALSO NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER IN ONE OF THREE HAND WASH SINKS AT THE WOMENS WASH ROOM BY THE GYM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON ALL HAND WASH SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SERVING LINE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE BOYS BATHROOM(SECOND FLOOR) WITH CIGARETTE STUBS, CIGARETTE ASHES AND TOILET TISSUES.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED TILES ON CEILINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED TILES ON CEILINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES

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.