LAZARO CARDENAS ELEMENTARY

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 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS PREP AREA-ON LEDGE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,LOWER LEDGE AND WHEEL BASES OF STORAGE SHELF.SERVING LINE-ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT,REFRIGERATOR,IN BETWEEN MILK COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT,LOWER ROLLING CART.LUNCHROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO MILK COOLER,CAMBROS,ALONG WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM,BEHIND STAFF REFRIGERATOR,IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,HOT WATER TANK ROOM-BEHIND MILK CRATES,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND LOCKERS.STAFF LOUNGE-ON FLOOR BEHIND COPIER,IN CORNER NEAR CHAIRS,TABLE.ALSO,APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH END AND WEST DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/18.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR SURFACE OF REACH IN FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM AND HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR STAFF REFIGERATOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LUNCHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILETROOM,1ST FL.(B & G),3RD FL.(B) AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1ST HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR, REPLACE, OR LEVEL OFF AREAS OF FLOORS WHERE LARGE SECTIONS OF FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR OPENING AROUND PIPE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS, MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND LARGE MOP SINK AREA IN DINING ROOM. REPAIR AND PAINT WALL IN DINING ROOM WHERE CHIPPING PAINT IS LOCATED. REPAIR BLOWN LIGHT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND MIANTAIN INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA(DEAD BUGS AND FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH ITEMS STORED IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THIS ROOM BY ELEVATING ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR, REPLACE, OR LEVEL OFF AREAS OF FLOORS WHERE LARGE SECTIONS OF FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR OPENING AROUND PIPE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS, MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND LARGE MOP SINK AREA IN DINING ROOM. REPAIR AND PAINT WALL IN DINING ROOM WHERE CHIPPING PAINT IS LOCATED. REPAIR BLOWN LIGHT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA(DEAD BUGS AND FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME LIGHT DUST OBSERVED IN THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE; CLEAN VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). OBSERVED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND THE SERVING LINE; REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK BY SERVING LINE WITH NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. FACILITY PUT PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK AFTER INFORMED OF VIOLATION. CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND VENTS ABOVE SERVING LINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLEANING ITEMS AND OTHER ARTICLES CLUTTERED IN MOP ROOM OFF OF KITCHEN AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. FACILITY STATES THAT 3RD PARTY COMPANY HAS DROPPED OFF SUPPLIES AND HAS NOT ORGANIZED OR REMOVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY AND/OR 3RD PART COMPANY TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FOUND UNNECESSARY CARDBOARD BOXES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CARDBOARD TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SINK CABINET IN ROOM # 104 IS WATER DAMAGED AND MILDEWED, REMOVE THE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY CABINET.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE BASEBOARD AND BASE OF THE RIGHT SIDE WINDOW UNIT ARE OPEN AND UNSEALED, RESEAL THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND HAVE LARGE WET PUDDLES IN THE CAFETERIA UTILITY/MOP ROOM, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING TILES ARE DIRTY AND/OR WATER DAMAGED IN THE CAFETERIA ABOVE THE SERVING LINE, CAFETERIA UTILITY/MOP ROOM, CAFETERIA BATHROOM WALL AND ROOM # 102. CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SURFACES SO THEY ARE CLEAN AND LIGHT IN COLOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SINK IN ROOM # 104 LEAKS, REPAR PLUMBING.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE CLOSETS IN ROOMS 102, 103 AND 104 ARE CLUTTERED AND THE FLOORS ARE LOADED AND DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE CLOSETS OUT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR ALONG BASE OF WALL IN LUNCHROOM WHERE WALL WAS REPLACED. (WALL FACES KITCHEN)

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE OF LUNCHROOM WALL MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #34. PROVIDE WALL COVING FOR TEACHERS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR WHERE MISSING. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM,1ST FL GIRL'S TOILET ROOM,2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST ADJUST OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS ON LUNCH ROOM,GYM ,FRONT ENTRY DOORS.

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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.

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 ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS,1ST FL. GIRL'S & 2ND FL. BOY'S LEAKY TOILET.

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 & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN GYM STORAGE,SCHOOL SUPPLY ROOM,2ND FL. STORAGE,MDF ROOM,3RD FL. BOOK STORAGE ROOM.

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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, MDF ROOM, CLOSET, STORAGE ROOMS, ELECTRICAL ROOM, ETC...TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY ROOM WALLS.

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 machines. OBSERSED RODENT ACTIVITY THRU-OUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON FLOORS/ALONG WALLS; OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM, OVER 20 IN MDF ROOM, OVER 10 LOCKER ROOM NEAR KITCHEN, OVER 15 IN COMPUTER ROOM, AND ABOUT 10 IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN ROOMS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS NOTED.

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 FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, KITCHEN, LOCKER ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, ETC, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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 DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, MDF ROOM, CLOSET, STORAGE ROOMS, ELECTRICAL ROOM, ETC...TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY ROOM WALLS.

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 FLOORS THRU-OUT ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.

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 DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT BUILDING AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 FAUCETS INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM AT HANDWASHING BOWLS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT MAIN OFFICE STORAGE ROOMS, SUPPLIES STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS THRU-OUT PREMISES. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.