BETSY ROSS ELEMENTARY

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR GIRLS SOUTH WASHROOMS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN BOILER ROOM MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. ALSO NOTED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER STAGE IN STUDENT DINING AREA ADJACENT TO THE PREP KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED AN APPROXIMATLEY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR SOUTH OF THE STAGE AND A 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE EXIT DOOR NORTH OF THE STAGE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO MUST REPAIR BOTH EXIT DOORS ON THE SIDES OF THE STAGE AND MAKE INSECT AND RIDENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE ENCLOSED HALLWAY TO THE GYMNASIUM WHERE MATS AND CHAIRS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR GIRLS SOUTH WASHROOMS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR NORTH WASHROOMS WHERE THE WASHBOWLS HAVE MIXING VALVES INSTALLED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESARY CLUTTER FROM BOILER ROOM AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSET UNDER MILK CRATES,UNDER THE PERFORMANCE STAGE IN THE STUDENT LUNCH ROOM,IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE,IN THE BOILER ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM FLOORS IN THE BOILER ROOM AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE PERFORMANCE STAGE IN THE STUDENT DINING ROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE FLOORS IN CLASSROOM 209. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR

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. REPAIR TORN SCREENS IN LUNCHROOM.

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. INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN MOP SINK ON SECOND FLOOR OR PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF SAME. IMPROVE FLOW TIME IN 2 OF 3 SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 219 AND THROUGHOUT SCHOOL AS NEEDED. REMOVE STRONG ODOR IN BOYS WASHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 219. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAINS ACROSS FROM ROOMS 110 AND 119 AND THROUGHOUT SCHOOL AS NEEDED.

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 LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN NEAR WINDOW TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (COOLER HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME). COOLER USED FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE.

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. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED FROM SEVERAL WALLS AND CEILINGS INCLUDING UTILITY CLOSETS, HALLWAYS, WASHROOMS, ETC. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAYS WHERE NEEDED. (ENGINEER STATES THAT A PROPOSAL HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE ABOVE ISSUES).

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEAR THREE COMP SINK.