LOUISA MAY ALCOTT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR NEAR THE LUNCHROOM. TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 81.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. 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.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A USED WATER BOTTLE WITH AN UNKNOWN RED CHEMICAL INSIDE THE BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE CHEMICAL, STILL LABELED AS WATER ON SHELVING WITH OTHER STORED CHEMICALS AT THE LUNCHROOM UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHERE CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO. UNKNOWN CHEMICAL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL CHEMICALS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED IN APPROVED CHEMICAL DISPENSING CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INOPERABLE SERVICE SINK AT THE LUNCHROOM.----EXTREMELY SLOW WATER FLOW OF HOT AND COLD WATER IN THE LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM AND THE GIRLS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR NEAR THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL.

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: INOPERABLE SERVICE SINK AT THE LUNCHROOM.----EXTREMELY SLOW WATER FLOW OF HOT AND COLD WATER IN THE LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM AND THE GIRLS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR NEAR THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL.

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.