Hawthorne Elementary Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT WATER IN THE GIRL'S WASHROOMS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 45.9F TO 55.7F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ENGINEER ON SITE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM PRESENTLY HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 100.5

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: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE SHELVES.

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: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVED STUCKED CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER INSIDE OFFICE/STORAGE(WEST WALL).

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN GIRLS WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDED.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN GIRLS WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDED.

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.