Irene C. Hernandez Middle School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER NOR TEMPERED IN MEN OR WOMENS FOOD SERVICE STAFF TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS. TEMPERATURE IS 59.9F. MGR STATES ONGOING ISSUE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AMPLE, ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. INSTD FOOD SERVICE STAFF TO UTILIZE STUDENTS/TEACHERS TOILET ROOMS IN MAIN SECTION OF BUILDING UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE STAINS AS NECESSARY.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE STAINS AS NECESSARY.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.