HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW-DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURE TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY BELOW MINIMUM TEMPERATURE: IN KITCHEN AT 71.4F, PRE-K ROOM 105 TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS AT 60.8F AND CLASSROOM AT 75.2, ANNEX 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM SINKS AT 80.6F TO 80.8F, ANNEX 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AT 87.1F TO 87.3F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MINIMUM OF 100.0F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: SERVING LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK, MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT SERVING LINE MISSING ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 7 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE SERVING LINE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 5 IN THE KITHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: ON FLOOR NEXT TO FILING CABINET IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA, BEHIND STORAGE AREA PREP TABLE, BENEATH SERVING LINE COLD HOLDING TABLE AND PREP TABLE, IN STORAGE CLOSET AND IN CORNERS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 AND ON WINDOW LEDGE IN ADJACENT MDF ROOM, NEXT TO FILING CABINET AND PILLAR AND IN CORNERS BENEATH COTS AND IN TOY SHELF IN PRE-K ROOM 108. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOX OF TOMATO PUREE CANS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BOX AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON KITCHEN AREA STORAGE RACK NEAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT ALLOWS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING BENEATH THE EQUIPMENT 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2-DOOR UPRIGHT VEGETABLE COOLER NEAR SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR COOLER 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CUBBIES ON PRE-K ROOMS 105 AND 108. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES 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 LEAK AT BOTH KITCHEN AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FEATURES TO ELIMINATE LEAK 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: OBSERVED UNCOVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ANNEX 2ND FLOOR UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR RECEPTACLE OR UTILIZE SANITARY NAPKIN BOX 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS ABOVE SERVING LINE, ON WALLS OF SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVERING ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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 CHIPPING PAINT ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS ABOVE SERVING LINE, ON WALLS OF SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVERING ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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.