Gillespie Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR #3 FURTHEST TO THE LEFT WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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: 4-201.11 OBSERVED ONE OF THE TWO SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEAR THE STAIRWAY. THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK IS CLOSEST TO THE STALL. ALSO, OBSVERED IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE CENTER OF CLASSROOM 253 AND THE JANITORS CLOSEST ONE OF THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO COLD WATER. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS NEAR THE MIRROR IN THE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 OBSEVRED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE BASIN. THE WATER SLOWLY DRAINS WHILE BEING STOPPED UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SO THE BASIN CAN MAINTAIN WATER.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE IN THE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM IN THE CAFETERIA WITH CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID STORAGE ROOM IN EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS.

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: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM IN THE CAFETERIA WITH CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID STORAGE ROOM IN EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS.

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.