GEORGE ARMSTRONG PUBLIC SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WE (ENGINEER AND I) FOUND NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDE AT GIRLS WASHROOM THIRD FLOOR ON BOTH WASH BOWLS, BOYS WASHROOM :WASHBOWL BY THE WINDOW NO HOT WATER.GIRLS ,FIRST FLOOR OLD BUILDING NO COLD WATER PROVIDED. ENGINEER NOTIFIED EMPLOYEE AND WATER WAS PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED CHILDREN FROM THE FOLLOWING CLASS ROOM: #306 - #326 - AND #215 USING THE WASHROOMS( SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR) AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS, DUE TO NO SOAP PROVIDED FROM THE CLASS ROOMS. ENGINEER STATED THAT TEACHERS MUST PROVIDE SOAP FOR CHILDREN AND NO SOAP IS PROVIDED INSIDE WASHROOMS,HOWEVER OBSERVED THAT SOME WASHROOMS HAD SOAP AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN. INFORMATIONS GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE SPIT BALLS FROM CEILING AT BOYS WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR AND GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE SPIT BALLS FROM CEILING AT BOYS WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR AND GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.