FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
April 16, 2015
Short Form Complaint
License #46311
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS MICE DROPPING IN ADJACENT ROOMS OF CAFETERIA-UTILITY CLOSET BEHIND DOOR-APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS, IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE BEHIND BOTH REFRIGATORS-APPROXIMATELY 80 ON BOTTOM LEDGE OF REFRIGATOR AND ON FLOOR, INSIDE COMPRESSOR ROOM IN CORNER BEHIND DOOR APPROXIMATELY 30, IN CORNER BEHIND COPIER MACHINE IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE APPROXIMATELY 30. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE SERVICE INVOICE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, UTILITY CLOSET AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, UTILITY CLOSET AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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