Mary Lyon Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE OLD BUILDING (WITH CLASSROOMS AND WASHROOMS). NOTED FOOD PREP, COOKING AREA AND LUNCHROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER LOCATED IN THE NEW BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR #4 (NEW BUILDING) WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, COOKING AREA AND SERVING AREA, LONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING EQUIPMENT, SERVING LINE AND UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA AND ABOVE STORAGE AREA IN REAR AREA.---------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BY EXIT DOOR #4.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE HOT AND COLD SERVING LINE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.---------NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM OLD BUILDING, FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN BOY'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR OLD BUILDING, AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA (NEW BUILDING).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM OLD BUILDING, FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN BOY'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR OLD BUILDING, AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA (NEW BUILDING).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.