CHRISTOPHER HOUSE-UPTOWN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR CLASSROOMS AND SINKS, WITH WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 88.5 F AND 92.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HAND WASHES SINKS MUST REACH A MINIMAL TEMPERATURE OF 100.0 F BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. HOWEVER, THERE IS RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS OVER 110.0 F THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR AND PREP AREA. 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 3RD-FLOOR REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

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.