CHARLES EVANS HUGHES PUBLIC SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: INCOMPLETE PROCEDURE/SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES NOTED. DISINFECTANT TO BE USED MUST BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST VIRUSES INCLUDING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHNING SINK NEXT TO THE NEWLY ADDED CHANGING STATION IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 103. INSTRUCTD TO INSTALL HANDWASHK SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES OF SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN ANY STUDENTS BOYS OR GIRLS RESTROOMS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWLES AT ALL TIMES AT THE HAND SINK. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE (CURRENTLY 85F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASH SINK BE 100F AT ALL TIMES. 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 APPORX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF PRE-K CLASSROOM 103 AND APPROX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORGE ROOM OF SAME CLASS, AS WELL AS APPROX. 150 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL (STORAGE AREAS NEXT TO PRINCIPAL OFFICE AND FRONT DOOR, BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, AND TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN ANY OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE AT ALL TIMES IN THE BATHROOMS AND STALLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010

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 LARGE OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE BOY'S BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED 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 BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE BOYS BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTD 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 LARGE HOLE IN THE BATHROOM AT THE BOTTOM OF WALL NEXT TO URINAL IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 102 WITH STEELWOOL BEING USED TO CLOSE THE HOLE, AS WELL AS STEELWOOL BEING USED TO FILL HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED 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 LARGE HOLE IN THE BATHROOM AT THE BOTTOM OF WALL NEXT TO URINAL IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 102 WITH STEELWOOL BEING USED TO CLOSE THE HOLE, AS WELL AS STEELWOOL BEING USED TO FILL HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED 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.