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FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 30F. THE FREEZER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZAS AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHROOM, JANITOR'S CLOSET AND LUNCHROOM. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON BASE AT WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH AND TOP OF DISHMACHINE. REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 46.3 F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING MILK, CHEESE AND YOGURT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED AND ONLY TO BE USED TO FOR NON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA VALUED AT $35.00 44.6 F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1250 LBS OF MILK VALUED AT $312.50 AT 45.6 F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS OF STRING CHEESE AT $60.00 AT 46.7 F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE VALUED AT $9.00 AT 46.0 F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF YOGURT VALUED AT $10.00 AT 46.1 F. ALL FOOD WAS LOCATED IN ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER WHICH WAS INADEQUATELY HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.3 F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE CLOSET IN ROOM 109 AND 111 ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.THE INSIDE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME RUST & LIME BUILD UP.MANAGER & EMPLOYEE REMOVED ICE ,CLEANED & SANITIZED ICE MACHINE AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

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 CLEAN FLOOR IN UTILITY MOP SINK AREA LOCATED BY PREP AREA.

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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

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 CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WAlK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT URINAL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT COOKING EQUIPMENT & KITCHEN MOP SINK CLOSET.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM UPPER & LOWER WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,MOLD FROM UPPER WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN ANNEX BUILDING BOY'S LAST STALL.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S HAND SINK & OPENINGS IN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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 PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. (S).MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL BOY'S(S),2ND FL. GIRL'S(N),3RD FL BOY'S (S).LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1ST FL GIRL'S (S),1ST FL.GIRL'S (N)

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 machine.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES & LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 20 EACH FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE,PRE-K,ANNEX GIRL'S TOILET ROOM,PRINCIPALS OFFICE.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ARE LOCATED AT REAR ENTRY DOOR TO KITCHEN.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE DUMPSTER FROM NEAR REAR DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #60433 4/19/10 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S (S).#33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,STAFF BREAK ROOM MICROWAVE.#35 MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEPS ON SOME DOORS IN BOTH BUILDINGS.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ROOMS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

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 REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (S).

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 SOILED GARBAGE CANS STORED IN LUNCH ROOM.

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 REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT COOKING EQUIPMENT & KITCHEN MOP SINK CLOSET.

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 REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM UPPER & LOWER WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,MOLD FROM UPPER WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S LAST STALL.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN ANNEX BUILDING GIRL'S HAND SINK & OPENINGS IN KITCHEN.

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 PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S 3RD FL. (S).MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL BOY'S(S),2ND FL. GIRL'S(N),3RD FL BOY'S (S).LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1ST FL GIRL'S (S),1ST FL.GIRL'S (N)

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ANNEX STORAGE CLOSET AT SECURITY DESK.

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.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR COOLER,MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN 2ND FL.(SOUTH)GIRL'S.

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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE IN STAFF BREAKROOM.

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.DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN LUNCHROOM.

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.ADJUST SOME DOOR SWEEPS ON SOME DOORS IN BOTH BUILDINGS.SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PRE-K ROOM 113 NEEDS LIGHT BULB.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE,ANNEX GIRL'S 2ND SINK IN POOR REPAIR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING CABINET.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES IN 2 ND FL.MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ROOMS (SOUTH).