HENRY O. TANNER ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS' TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; THE HAND DRYER IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WERE NOT WORKING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR REPAIR SAID HAND DRYERS IN THE SAID LOCATIONS AND MAINTAIN. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT RUNNING WATER NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 100F IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FIRST FLOOR GIRLS' (70.9F) AND BOYS (73.6F) TOILET ROOMS, PRE-K ROOMS 103B (69.1F) AND 105 (66.9F) HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' TOILET ROOM (74.6F) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DINING AREA AT THE REAR NEAR THE FREEZING UNITS AND WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT WAS OBSERVED. THE DROPPINGS WERE ALSO OBSERVED IN THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE SAME SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH DEBRIS AND DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.

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: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE FOOD HANDLERS' TOILET ROOM IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING THE IN THE FOOD HANDLER'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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 VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING THE IN THE FOOD HANDLER'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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.