Hannah G.Solomon Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS, BOYS AND STAFF BATHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN GIRLS BATHROOM NEAR CAFETERIA AT 74.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN BOYS BATHROOM NEAR CAFETERIA AT 79.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN GIRLS BATHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE AT 66.7F, WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOYS BATHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE FOUND AT 72.3F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT WOMEN'S STAFF BATHROOM FOUND AT 84.2F AND WATER TEMPERATURE IN MEN'S STAFF BATHROOM FOUND AT 83.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.