WOODLAWN 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: FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS IN KITCHEN, MULTI-PURPOSE CLOSET, ALONG WALL BASE IN LUNCHROOM, WINDOW SILLS IN PRE K CLASSROOM, UNDER AROUND SHELVES/CABINETS IN PRE K CLASSROOM, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WATER BACKING UP THROUGH DRAINS AT FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENTS. ALSO, FOUL ODOR NOTED WHEN WATER IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS, GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. SERIOUS 7-38-030 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS IN PRE K CLASSROOM.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OR REPLACE SAME. DEFROST MILK COOLER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN KITCHEN. REPAIR HAND DRYER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE K CLASSROOM, EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE RUST SECTIONS AT FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, AND PRE CLASSROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHTING IN MULTI PURPOSE STORAGE CLOSET IN LUNCHROOM.

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: REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

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: REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

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.