JESSIE OWENS COMMUNITY ACADEMY NORTH CAMPUS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED STILL NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS' TOILET ROOM, ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEAR STAIRCASE #4. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM WAS 76.7F AND THE GIRLS' WAS 66.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH 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 THE FIRE ESCAPE DOOR LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEAR STAIRCASE #4 WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE FOOD PREP TABLE STORED IN THE CAFETERIA. INSTURCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNIT.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS' TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR, NEAR STAIRCASE #4 UNDER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQURIED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A DAMAGED LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE BIGGEST STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INSIDE THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID RECEPTACLE 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A DAMAGED LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE BIGGEST STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INSIDE THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID RECEPTACLE 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.