Gale Community Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: PAPER DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING/TRAYLINE NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS DUE TO BE STOCK. AFTER MY REQUEST,HOUSEKEEPING WAS ABLE TO RESOLVE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:CONSOLITED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

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: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING TRAYLINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY VIOLATION: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: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT FOLLOWING WASHROOMS USED FOR STAFF AND CHILDREN. FIRST FLOOR: WATER TEMPERATURE AT FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM:53F TO 58F;WATER TEMPERATURE AT FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM: 58F TO 65F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM:48F TO 49F;WATER TEMPERATURE AT SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM:64F TO 67F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT THIRD FLOOR AL-GENDER WASHROOM:SINK BY THE WINDOW WATER TEMP 98F; THE OTHER SINK AT 68F. MEN'S WASHROOM BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR WATER TEMP 53.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES UNDER CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS, PIPE ARE LEAKING.INSTRUCTED 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM/PREP ARE.REPAIR ISSUE.

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: COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR

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: COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR

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.