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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR CORNER,FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE BEHIND FILE CABINET,BASEMENT MAINTENANCE CLOSET ON A CONCRETE BLOCK AND 5- SMALL FLIES IN GARBAGE CAN IN SAME AREA,PRE-K ROOM 107 ON TOY SHELVES,CUBBIES AND OPEN SHELF FILE CABINET,PRE-K ROOM 115 IN LOWER CABINET AT 1- COMP SINK,CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES AND ON FLOOR NEAR 1- COMP SINK.ALSO APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP AT DOOR #3,7 & 8.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/30/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARABAGE DUMPSTER LID FRAME DAMAGED AND MISSING A LID ON 1 OF 2 DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR OVENS.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MILK COOLER ON SERVING LINE,PRE-K ROOM 109 SHELVES ,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS IN LUNCHROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE,LUNCHROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA BEHIND OVEN AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK AND THROUGHTOUT PREP AREA AND PRE- K ROOM 109.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,SERVINGLINE.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FL.(G)NORTH.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND & 3RD FL (G) MIDDLE,PRE-K ROOM 107.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FL.(G)NORTH.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND & 3RD FL (G) MIDDLE,PRE-K ROOM 107.

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.