BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE BOYS 1ST FL (BY THE MAIN OFFICE) AND IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM VERY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

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: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN SAME. -FOUND THE WALLS IN ALL OF THE BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND TO REPAINT WALLS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN SAME. -FOUND THE WALLS IN ALL OF THE BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND TO REPAINT WALLS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.