WM PENN 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 500 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOORS,WALL BASES,CABINETS IN PREP AREA BEHIND OVENS,STOVE,REACH IN COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE,STAFF LUNCH ROOM,#2 FAN ROOM,ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM,JANITORS BREAK ROOM,BOILER ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.ALSO A DEAD RAT & MOUSE,RODENTICIDE ON FLOORS & END WALLBASES IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE ,JANITORS BREAK ROOM.ALSO BOILER ROOM DOOR & KITCHEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,DEAD RAT & MOUSE,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PEST CONTROL IS ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST SEAL OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON BOILER ROOM DOOR,MISSING STALL DOOR IN GIRLS 2ND FL. (S),MISSING HANDLE ON CABINET IN PRE-K 115.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN REFRIGERATOR IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE,KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K ROOM 111& 115.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSETS.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE IN ELECTRICAL VAULT.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR ,REPLACE OR SEAL LOOSE, MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALLS IN FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE,LUNCH ROOM,JANITORS BREAK ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSETS,UNDER STAIR CASE IN STORAGE ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SERVING LINE,LUNCH ROOM,PRE-K 109 TOILET ROOM,3RD FLOOR MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE CRACKED & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,SERVING LINE.BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE PORTABLE HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 111 AND CONNECT SINK TO CITY PLUMBING.MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE PORTABLE HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 111 AND CONNECT SINK TO CITY PLUMBING.MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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.