Bowen H/S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN FOURTH FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. BOYS AND GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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 HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM(73.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BO FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS (123.6-129.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN MECHANICAL ROOM 116D AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD ROOM 116E IN BOWEN LUNCHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND VENDING MACHINES IN BAKER LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON DESKS UNDER MICROWAVES IN BAKER LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT FIRST SINK IN BOWEN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND THIRD SINK IN BAKER GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND SECOND SINK IN BAKERS BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BOWEN OFFICE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM 116N, SECOND, THIRD AND FLOOR UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL STAFF WASHROOMS.

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 DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKER SERVING AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BOWEN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PAPER STORAGE NEAR SERVING AREA, GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM, MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKER SERVING AREA, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN BOWEN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PAPER STORAGE NEAR SERVING AREA, GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM, MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKER SERVING AREA, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN BOWEN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.