Dirksen Elementary School

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the ventilation in the washrooms in the main building to not be functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain on at all times. Observed the two main office washroom sinks to have an orange and brown colored water coming out of the washbowl sinks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Found the #2 freezer in the kitchen not maintained- observed the freezer at an internal temperature of 38.4f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use. Instructed to repair and maintain so internal temperature is 0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed the left main entrance door to have an approximate quarter inch gap along the bottom edge. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so door is tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dust accumulation on the wall by the walk in cooler condenser. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the ventilation in the washrooms in the main building to not be functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain on at all times. Observed the two main office washroom sinks to have an orange and brown colored water coming out of the washbowl sinks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR OF DINING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GAP NOTED BETWEEN STORAGE CABINET WALL AND FLOOR IN CAFTERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM FOR LUNCHROOM STAFF NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR DISH MACHINE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED FRONT ENTRY DOOR LEFT SIDE LOWER RIGHT CORNER HAS 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NO SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GAP NOTED BETWEEN STORAGE CABINET WALL AND FLOOR IN CAFTERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM FOR LUNCHROOM STAFF NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR DISH MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE NEW ANNEX BUILDING AT THE SOUTH END OF THE BUILDING. DOOR HAS A HOLE AND THE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FORST/ICE BUILD-UP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN DRINKING FOUNTAINS(DEBRIS), THROUHGOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RE-CAULK WALL BEHIND THE TWO WASH BOWLS IN GIRLS WASHROOM, IN ANNEX BUILDING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT FOUNTAINS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food cotact surfaces of storage shelving in kitchen prep area need cleaning. exterior of reach in cooler surfaces in teacher lounge not clean need cleaning(detailed).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in teacher lounge behind reach in freezer, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken light shields in computer classroom, shall be replaced.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vent guards in annex building that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around sink counter in teachers bathroom (ladies)shall be repair/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in gym, classroom (MDF)need cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classrooms, hallways in 1st,2nd floors(main building) and in annex building shall be replaced/repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken/damaged light shields in classroom(2nd floor),shall be replaced, light shields in bathrooms, classrooms(1st floor)in main building need cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean needs cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in classrooms(1st fl, 2nd fl)in main building. and annex building need detailed cleaning.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION; WORN OUT SWEEP AT THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 49.5 F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER CALLED TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE COOLER,IT MUST BE 40F OR BELOW, TAGGED COOLER ,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED;OTHER FOODS LIKE WHOLE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WERE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER COOLER

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MILK 47.6F,CHOCO MILK 46.9F(700 PCS OF 1/2 PINT),AMERICAN CHEESE 46.4F-15 LBS,YOGURT 48.7F-48 PCS OF 4 OZ EACH ,MANAGER CALLED BOB'S DAIRY COMPANY TO PICK UP THE MILK AND CHOCO MILK-FOR DISCARDING,CHEESE AND YOGURT WERE BLEACHED AND DISCARDED;

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. WORN OUT SWEEP AT THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED