Kozminski Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 129.2F OVER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT LEFT SINK IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM NEAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND VENDING MACHINE AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND FILE CABINET IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS BEHIND FILE CABINET AND DOOR LUNCHROOM OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES AND NEAR PUMP IN BOILER ROOM. 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF COMPUTER TABLES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND PROJECTOR, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF BOOK SHELVES IN PRE-K 006, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE UNDER MICROWAVE IN GROSS MOTOR ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR AQUARIUM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF SHELVING UNIT NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR IN PRE-K 008. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS IN LANDSCAPING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN BOILER ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

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: ALL SHELVING UNITS AND BOOK SHELVES NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED RIGHT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 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: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 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.