LARA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed metered faucets set between 4-5 seconds in student restrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Must set all metered faucets to a minimum of 15 seconds of continuous water flow after being activated. Must maintain same.

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 handwashing sink in caferteria room where dispensing of open hot and cold holding of TCS foods takes place. Must install a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink with hot (100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Must maintain same. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed insulation around pipes chipping and peeling under 1 compartment sink in kitchen. Must remove and/or replace with non-absorbent, non-porous material. Must maintain same.

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: Observed insulation around pipes chipping and peeling under 1 compartment sink in kitchen. Must remove and/or replace with non-absorbent, non-porous material. Must maintain same.

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.