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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN UNUSED DISH MACHINE AREA AND ON LEDGES OF DISH MACHINE,STORAGE CLOSET IN LUNCH ROOM,PRE-K ROOM 109 ON LOWER SHELF.ALSO APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS KITCHEN,LUNCH ROOM EAST AND WEST,#5 & 17.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/23/17.(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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN- 1ST,2ND & 3RD FL. BOY'S AND GIRL'S,NEW BUILDING-2ND FL. BOY'S 2ND SINK NO HOT WATER AND GIRL'S 2ND FL. LAST SINK NO HOT WATER,3RD FL. BOY'S 1ST SINK NO WATER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD ON SERVING LINE HOLDING UNIT.

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 DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,LOWER SHELVES OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE,PRE- K ROOMS #134 &109 DUST BUILD UP ON CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS.

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 ON SERVING LINE AND IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

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 STAINED CEILING TILE IN PRE-K ROOM 134,BROKEN DOOR CLOSURE ON KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVENS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVENS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM.

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.