Hannah G.Solomon Elementary School Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN-UP KIT AND PROCEDURE AT SITE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THE HOT/COLD WATER FAUCETS TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT HAVING TO BE REACTIVATED IN THE FOLLOWING ROOM'S HANDWASH SINKS: GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY THE LUNCHROOM MEN'S TOILET ROOM WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE #3 BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE #3 CLASSROOM #105 CLASSROOM #104 MUST REPAIR 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST INCREASE FLOW RATE OF HOT WATER IN THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH SINKS: BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY LUNCHROOM GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY LUNCHROOM GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE#3 BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE#3 WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM CLASSROOM #108 & #104. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET LOOSE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY THE LUNCHROOM. MUST 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALL WOMEN'S, GIRL'S, AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS TO HAVE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES, 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR 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 THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR 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.