JOSEPH BRENNEMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LUNCH ROOM. BOYS WASHBOWLS HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 75.9F AND 76.3F. TWO OF THE THREE WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS RANGING BETWEEN 81.1F AND 84.4F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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: INOPERABLE HAND BLOWER IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

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 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 75 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, 75 THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, 50 THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, 25 THROUGHOUT THE OFFICE WHERE SOME KITCHEN SUPPLIES ARE STORED AND 25 ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE LUNCHROOM. PEST CONTROL NOTED DROPPINGS ON THE LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 4-10-24. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPING AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS AS A PROTECTANT ON THE METAL LEGS OF THE KITCHEN METAL STORAGE RACKS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM UNABLE TO DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.