Hay Community Academy Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING: 3RD FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM (90.0F), 1ST-2ND FLOOR STAIRWELL STAFF RESTROOM (77.5F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING. THE SCHOOL ENGINEER ADJUSTED THE PLUMBING AT THE LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE; BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS REACHED 105.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK UNABLE TO REACH TEMPERATURE BELOW 120.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F AND NO GREATER THAN 120.0F FOR HANDWASHING. THE SCHOOL ENGINEER ADJUSTED THE LISTED HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW FOR WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100.0F AND 110.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN AREA MISSING ADEQUATE BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR ADEQUATE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD PREPARATION AND HANDLING.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET PLUMBING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH WASTE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLES ABOVE THE HEIGHT OF RECEPTACLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASTE BELOW THE HEIGHT OF RECEPTACLE LIDS AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES COVERED AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE. THE SCHOOL ENGINEER RE-DISTRIBUTED WASTE BETWEEN OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES TO ALLOW FOR ALL LIDS TO BE CLOSED AT THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE GAPS AND HOLES IN ENCLOSURE WALLS AND ON FENCE GATES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE WALLS AND SURFACES TO ELIMINATE GAPS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSURES AND ENCLOSURE SURFACES IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE GAPS AND HOLES IN ENCLOSURE WALLS AND ON FENCE GATES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE WALLS AND SURFACES TO ELIMINATE GAPS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSURES AND ENCLOSURE SURFACES IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.