GWENDOLYN BROOKS PREP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: GIRLS WASHROOM 121A (69.8F), GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS 217A AND 217B (68F), GIRLS WASHROOM 237C (73.4F) AND BOYS WASHROOM 237B (74F), GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM 315A AND 315B (68F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL WASHROOM. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN LAUNDRY ROOM 234, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM 203, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM SHELVES IN SNACK BAR 125A, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN FACULTY LOUNGE 110. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET LEAKING IN MAIN OFFICE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET LEAKING IN MAIN OFFICE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET 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.