ARIEL ACADEMY/NORTH KENWOOD OAKLAND SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN KITCHEN AT LUNCH TIME AT 39.8F AND 40.5F AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THREE COMP SINK, FOUND HOT WATER IN WASHROOMS AT 72.0F. WATER FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE AND UTENSILS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 110.0F AT THREE COMP SINK. HOT WATER MUST BE RESTORED TO ALL SINKS. KITCHEN MUST USE AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE OF COLD LUNCHES UNTIL HOT RUNNING WATER IS RESTORED AND INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT.OF HEALTH IN 48 HOURS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: ONE SIDE DOOR FACING SOUTH ON THE NORTH KENWOOD SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED IN THE CENTER. AIR COMING THROUGH THE DOOR WITH VISIBLE LIGHT AND OPENING IS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH; MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN UNDER SINKS, EQUIPMENT AND AT NON OPERABLE DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAYS, CLOSETS AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. MUST LOCK CABINET ON WALL OF HANDICAPPED STALL ON THE NKO SIDE IN THE BOYS WASHROOM WHERE PIPING LOCATED. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAYS, CLOSETS AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. MUST LOCK CABINET ON WALL OF HANDICAPPED STALL ON THE NKO SIDE IN THE BOYS WASHROOM WHERE PIPING LOCATED. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.