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Fenger Acad. (H/S)(Board of Education) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Fenger Acad. (H/S)(Board of Education) (AKA: Fenger Acad. (H/S)) 11220 S Wallace (600W), CHICAGO 60628 School
March 14, 2022 Canvass License #46111
7
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT WOMEN WASHROOM (125.2F) AND BASEMENT MEN WASHROOM (125.1F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE 100-120F AT ALL 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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND SIGNAGE IN SERVING AND DISH WASHING AREAS. 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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM (59.2F), UNISEX FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM (64.2F), BOYS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM (67.1F), BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM (85.1F), BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM (75.4F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CLOSET, ON FLOOR, TABLE AND SHELVING UNITS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE 232. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BASEMENT WOMEN WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BASEMENT WOMEN WASHROOM AND SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.

Health Department Information

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