Gale Community Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM, ALSO SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN .PROVIDE A WORKING SOAP DISPENSER WITH SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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: PRESENTLY WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISHROOM/PREP AREA, NOT WORKING SINCE THE SUMMER. TURNED OFF AND NO FOOD INSIDE. MANAGER AWAITNG TO BE REPAIRED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR MOP SINK AT REAR STORAGE ARE IN NEED OF DEEP CLEAN.EXCESS GRIMES AND RUST.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO PRESSURE OF HOT/COLD WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWLS INSIDE ALL GENDER/BOYS WASHROOM AT FIRST FLOOR. UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. TAGGED SINKS AND INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER AVAILABLE WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP/DISHROOM. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IT BACKS UP TO THE OTHER. UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE. REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

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: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP/DISHROOM. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IT BACKS UP TO THE OTHER. UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE. REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

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.