EDWARD COLES ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP, ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES. 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: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BOY'S 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM IN THE MAIN BUILDING, ON THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM. TEMPERATURES IN THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS RANGED FROM 89F-91F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO AT LEAST 100F AT ALL SAID 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE TWO FRONT SERVING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE SERVING LINES. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM 302 AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED CRACKED TOILET SEAT LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM, FOOD EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-203.12 OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE 2ND FLOOR'S BOY'S TOILET ROOM IS IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

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: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE OF CLASSROOMS #302, #304 AND WALLS NOT ATTACHED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE MOBILE BUILDING.

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: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE OF CLASSROOMS #302, #304 AND WALLS NOT ATTACHED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE MOBILE BUILDING.

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.