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BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY 6656 S Normal (500W), CHICAGO 60621 School
March 15, 2019 Canvass License #2916402
5
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED GIRLS AND BOYS AND FACULTY TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR WATER RANGING FROM 68.7F TO 73.1F. WATER MUST REACH TEMPERATURES 100F TO 120F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AND 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM. 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, GIRLS 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 1 BROKEN HANDLE ON SINK AND STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH 1 BROKEN FAUCET ON SINK. 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM WITH 2 BROKEN HANDLES ON SINKS, GIRLS 3RD FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH 1 BROKEN HANDLE ON SINK AND STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH 1 BROKEN FAUCET ON SINK. 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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