LANGSTON HUGHES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS OR NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING( DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

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: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENTS, TEACHERS WASHROOM-151-B AND PRE-K WASHROOMS. PRE-K ROOM( 164 HOT WATER TEMPERATURE- 79F. STUDENTS WASHROOMS ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING( 151,A,B,C,D) HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 71F TO 75.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.F. MUST REPAIR BY REINSPECTION IN 2 DAYS. 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: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENTS, TEACHERS WASHROOM-151-B AND PRE-K WASHROOMS. PRE-K ROOM( 164 HOT WATER TEMPERATURE- 79F. STUDENTS WASHROOMS ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING( 151,A,B,C,D) HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 71F TO 75.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.F. MUST REPAIR BY REINSPECTION IN 2 DAYS. 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.