Gale Community Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED A NON WORKING HAND DRYER AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BOYS BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND DRYER AND/OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR THE BATHROOM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BOY BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

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: NOTED A PEELING PAINT ON AND CRACKS ON WALLS AT THE HALL WAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED MISSING TILES INSIDE THE UTILITY ROOM INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED NO VENTILATION INSIDE GIRLS BATHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR, AND PRE K CLASS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION UNITS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED NO VENTILATION INSIDE GIRLS BATHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR, AND PRE K CLASS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION UNITS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.