GALLISTEL LANGUAGE ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT BOY'S 1ST & 3RD FL.SINK NOT OPERABLE AND ADJUST FAUCETS AT MOST SINKS IN TOILETROOMS.

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: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT PRE-K 111 STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS IN ALL PRE-K CLASSROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA, ALONG WALLS BEHIND ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS & WALK IN FREEZER,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & GREASE TRAP,OVENS ,STOVE AND HOT HOLDING UNITS,INSIDE AND NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,TOWEL STORAGE SHELF,ON TOP OF DESK ,A BOX OF GARBAGE BAGS AND OATMEAL ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF. INSIDE OF WALL CABINETS IN OFFICE AND ON FLOOR UNDER ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,LUNCH ROOM (B) ALONG WALL BASES AND (C) UNDER PIPES.A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD NEXT TO OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO, LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN LUNCHROOM (C) MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/23.(PRIORITY 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM KITCHEN- LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.PRE- K 110 & 101-CUBBIES AND TOY SHELVES.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET IN PRE-K 111 ROOM NOT OPERABLE/IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN PRE-K ROOM 111 & 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL WITH TAPE OVER IT IN PRE-K 111,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRE-K 111 & 110.BROKEN WALL BASE IN DISCOVERY AREA IN PRE- K 110.

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: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K 110 & 101 STORAGE CLOSETS.

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: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER ONE OF THE DOUBLE OVENS IN KITCHEN MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER ONE OF THE DOUBLE OVENS IN KITCHEN MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.