Young Elementary 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: NOTED TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE MULTIPURPOSE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DINING ROOM. NOTED QUARTER INCH GAP UNDER DOORS AT KITCHEN AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. BOTH SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF RODENTS AND TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT AFTER TODAY'S DATE BY THE NEXT 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: EXTERIOR OF HAND DRYING DEVICES WORN AWAY AND NEED TO RESURFACED OR HOUSING REPLACED

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: SLOP SINKS NEED CLEANING ON ALL FLOORS.

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: COVING MISSING FROM UNDER SERVICE WINDOW IN THE DINING ROOM AND SOME WORN AWAY COVING IN DINING ROOM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: COVING MISSING FROM UNDER SERVICE WINDOW IN THE DINING ROOM AND SOME WORN AWAY COVING IN DINING ROOM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

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.