Lincoln Park Academy Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION/SERVICE AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE/UNISEX BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF SECOND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT BOTH BATHROOMS.

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: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE AREAS OF HEAVY RUST BUILD UP CREATING A NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE STORAGE SHELVES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE AREAS OF HEAVY RUST BUILD UP CREATING A NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE STORAGE SHELVES.

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.