WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: ON INVOICE #376349 WAS PROVIDED FOR SWEEPS FOR DOORS

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: GARBAGE DUMPSTER LEAKING,WE OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD LIQUIDS,GRIMES AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AT BASE OF THE DUMPSTER AND ALL AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND CEMENT GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND REPAIR/RESEAL SAID DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: violation corrected lids closed.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE EAST END OF THE SINK THERE IS A MOTOR THAT MOVES THE WATER AROUND BUT IS NO LONGER IN USE LEAVING AREAS INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING,OBSERVED EXCESS GRIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPENED MOTOR.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND NON-RUST MATERIAL . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE EAST END OF THE SINK THERE IS A MOTOR THAT MOVES THE WATER AROUND BUT IS NO LONGER IN USE LEAVING AREAS INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING,OBSERVED EXCESS GRIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPENED MOTOR.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND NON-RUST MATERIAL . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.