FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
John L. Marsh Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
January 23, 2019
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License #1878507
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F-70F) IN THE FOLLOWING TOILET ROOMS; 4TH FLOOR BOYS (OLD BUILDING), 3RD FLOOR GIRLS (NEW BUILDING), 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOMS, AND ON THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS (NEW BUILDING). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSERS IN DISREPAIR AND UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS (NEW BUILDING) AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS (OLD BUILDING) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SOAP DISPENSES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOBS MISSING AT THE 3RD FLOOR (OLD BUILDING) GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOBS MISSING AT THE 3RD FLOOR (OLD BUILDING) GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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