Avalon Park Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. WHEN THE HOT WATER KNOB IS PUSHED NO HOT WATER COMES OUT OF BOTH OF THE SINKS IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 65.9F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE END OF THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM IN THE BUILDING WITH PRE-K STUDENTS AND IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR OF THE MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDED RECEPTACLES IN MENTIONED TOILET ROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.