GROVER CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOTWATER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM #7OO NOT REACHING THE MINIMUM HOTWATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. HOT WATER READ 85.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REACH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ENGINEER MADE AWARE OF HOTWATER NOT REACHING CORRECT TEMPERATURE.

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 TORN GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET IN THE PRE-K BATHROOM, LOCATED IN ROOM 700. 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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE PRE-K BATHROOM ,LOCATED IN ROOM 700. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT CEILING REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE PRE-K BATHROOM ,LOCATED IN ROOM 700. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT CEILING REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.