Morton Career Academy

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615534 ON 4/10/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 140 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LUNCHROOM IN THE CORNERS, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CABINET AND ON THE FLOOR IN ROOM 201, 30 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES AND CABINETS AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CABINETS IN ROOM 206, 35 DROPPINGS IN THE MAIN OFFICE VAULT ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE AND IN THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN ROOM 101, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES IN THE OFFICE IN THE BACK CORNER OF MEDIA ROOM 103 AND THE MDF ROOM, AND 20 DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN MUSIC ROOM 110 STORAGE CLOSET . ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615534 ON 4/10/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 205 RODENT MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LUNCHROOM IN THE CORNERS, 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE CAFETERIA MANAGER'S OFFICE, 20 DROPPINGS BENEATH THE SINK CABINET IN ROOM 201, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES AND CABINETS IN ROOM 206, 35 DROPPINGS IN THE MAIN OFFICE VAULT BENEATH THE SINK CABINET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE AND IN THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE BOOKSHELVES IN THE MEDIA ROOM 103, 5 DROPPINGS ON THE WINDOW LEDGE IN ROOM 101, AND OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES AND IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE OFFICE IN THE BACK CORNER OF MEDIA ROOM 103. ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE ON THE GLUEBOARD IN ROOM 206 IN THE CORNER OF THE CLASSROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 210 RODENT MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LUNCHROOM IN THE CORNERS, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE OLD DISH WASHING ROOM NOW USED AS DRY STORAGE ON THE ROLLING CART, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HEAT VENT AND ON TOP OF THE HEAT VENT, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE WALL, 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE CAFETERIA MANAGER'S OFFICE, 20 DROPPINGS BENEATH THE SINK CABINET IN ROOM 201, 5 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES AND CABINETS IN ROOM 206, 35 DROPPINGS IN THE MAIN OFFICE VAULT BENEATH THE SINK CABINET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE AND IN THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE BOOKSHELVES IN THE MEDIA ROOM 103, 5 DROPPINGS ON THE WINDOW LEDGE IN ROOM 101, AND OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES AND IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE OFFICE IN THE BACK CORNER OF MEDIA ROOM 103. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE ONE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: TURKEY 58.6 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS ON THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARD.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK ADJACENT TO HOT SERVING LINE IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST ADJUST MIXING VALVES AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S AND BOY'S TOILET ROOMS(N & S).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL BASES NEAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCH ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER IN THE SERVING LINE AREA NOT WORKING OR IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS THRU OUT BUILDING NOT RUNNING FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SET ALL METERING FAUCETS TO FLOW FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.