FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HOT WATER AT 94.5 �F LOCATED AT HANDSINKS IN STUDENT GIRLS RESTROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH MIXING VALVE FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c). ENGINEER MADE AWARE AND CORRECTED ON SITE.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS OUT OF ORDER AND IS NOT IN USE. DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT WATER RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180F-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MESH WINDOW SCREEN IN DISREPAIR, LOCATED NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SEVERLY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IS DAMAGED. REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE HANDSINK PLUMBING IN THE STUDENT GIRLS RESTROOM LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEEDS REPAIR. FACILITY MUST REPAIR P-TRAP.

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: WASTE RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED ON THE THIRD FLOOR DOES NOT HAVE A LID. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN ALL RESTROOMS.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS,BROKEN SCHOOL EQUIPMENTS,TREE DEBRIS AND WOODEN PALLETS IN THE OUTSIDE REAR ENCLOSURES AREAS FOR DUMPSTERS AND GENERATOR.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS,BROKEN SCHOOL EQUIPMENTS,TREE DEBRIS AND WOODEN PALLETS IN THE OUTSIDE REAR ENCLOSURES AREAS FOR DUMPSTERS AND GENERATOR.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.