JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPER OR HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS ON GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS ON THE 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN FROM 59.6F-66.8F. CHILDREN MUST USE WEST SIDE BATHROOMS TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT OR TEMPER RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WEST SIDE WALL IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL EAST SIDE OF 110 PRE-K CLASSROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WEST SIDE WALL IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL EAST SIDE OF 110 PRE-K CLASSROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.