CRANE HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CAFETERIA MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HOT AND COLD WATER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF DUE TO EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS A LARGE PILE OF TRASH AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE GARBAGE COMPACTOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EAST SIDE 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM AND NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND HOT WATER ABOVE 85F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EAST SIDE 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM AND NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND HOT WATER ABOVE 85F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.