BENITO JUAREZ COMMUNITY ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 51 - 67F LOCATED IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR EAST SIDE TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED CULINARY ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 69.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CPS.

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 AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM AT 74F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CPS.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. THERE IS NO RUNNING WATER WHEN HOT WATER AND COLD WATER FAUCET KNOBS ARE TURNED ON IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3 COMP SINKS IN THE CULINARY ARTS ROOM, HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CULINARY ARTS ROOM, PREP SINK IN CULINARY ARTS ROOMS, AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CPS. WATER PRESSURE WAS RESTORED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND SEWAGE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK WHEN HANDWASHING SINK IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND SEWAGE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK WHEN HANDWASHING SINK IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.