AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES STACKED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TOPROVIDE PROPER SHELVING OR REMOVE FROM AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY FROM BOXES FALLING OVER ON KIDS OR STAFF.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE THE LARGE FLOOR COOLING UNIT NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO UNFROST, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF KEEPING FOODS IN GOOD SAFE ORDER FOR SERVING.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN THE KINDERGARTEN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BOILER THAT IS USED FOR MOP WATER AND DRAINING FROM WASHING UNIT WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. (INFORMED THEY DO NOT WASH HANDS THERE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL MACHINE AND SOAP UNIT FROM AREA TO AVOID HAND WASHING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN IN THE BOILER ROOM IN THE CORNER NEAR THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN IN THE BOILER ROOM IN THE CORNER NEAR THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.