Gale Community Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD SERVING LINE CAFETERIA AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN FOOD SERVING LINE CAFETERIA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED

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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE ON CORDS AND SIDE OF THE UNIT,REMOVE REPAIR UNIT.(ICE LEAKED ON TOP FOOD CLOSED FOOD BOXES).

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: FAUCET AT LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HAND SINKS AT GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS 1ST, 2ND FLOORS, FAUCETS PROVIDES LOW WATER PRESSURE(HOT/COLD). WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURE,EQUIPMENT AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. ALSO WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT DRINKING FOUNTAINS, IN HALLWAYS.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED RUST ON TOP THE LID AND AT BASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO COMPARTMENT SINKS, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM OTHER COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA(EAST AREA) WITH A LOT OF BOXES ON FLOOR AND A LOT OF ITEMS NOT ORGANIZED,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEED 6"FROM FLOOR.

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: RUSTY METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO BE REPLACED, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER WITH WITH BUILD-UP GRIME.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: RUSTY METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO BE REPLACED, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER WITH WITH BUILD-UP GRIME.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.