LANE TECH HIGH SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: SCHOOL DOES NOT HAVE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: CAFETERIA WOMEN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH BOWL WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED AT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS #4 AND #6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

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: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ICE MACHINE MUST HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE/MAKE VISIBLE FOR ICE MACHINE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ICE MACHINE MUST HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE/MAKE VISIBLE FOR ICE MACHINE.

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.