LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE EAST WING WITH NON-OPERATIONAL HOT WATER FAUCET, ONLY COLD.(ALTERNATIVE RESTROOM AVAILABLE ON SAME FLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WASHROOM MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 100F. OBSERVED BASEMENT PRE-K CLASSROOM 103 WITH NO HOT, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 50.0F. (ALTERNAITVE RESTROOM AVAILABLE ON SAME FLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR GIRLS' RESTROOM (WEST) HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED (EAST) BOYS HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR GIRLS' RESTROOM (WEST) HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED (EAST) BOYS HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.