JOHN C. HAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON USING PHONE AND THEN PREPARE FOOD FOR CHILDREN. INSTURCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CAN CONTMAINATE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WERE NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER REQUIREMENT: THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM FOR THE LUNCHROOM STAFF (77.5F-80F), PRE-K AND KINDERGARDEN ROOMS 117,119, AND 120 TOILET ROOMS (74.1F-78.0F), GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR (67.0F-74.0F) AND GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR (69.9F-76.4F). ALSO, OBSERVED IN PRE-K ROOM 120 A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE HOT WATER IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. 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: THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WERE NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER REQUIREMENT: THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM FOR THE LUNCHROOM STAFF (77.5F-80F), PRE-K AND KINDERGARDEN ROOMS 117,119, AND 120 TOILET ROOMS (74.1F-78.0F), GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR (67.0F-74.0F) AND GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR (69.9F-76.4F). ALSO, OBSERVED IN PRE-K ROOM 120 A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE HOT WATER IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. 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.