Morgan Park(H/S) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTNUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED DISH ROOM AND CANTEEN, ON ELECTICAL OUTLETS AND BOXES IN KITCHEN, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS OF COMPRESSOR ROOM IN KITCHEN, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN DOCK AREA BEHIND FOLDING TABLES, MILK CRATES AND PIPES, ON FLOOR ALONG FILE CABINET MEN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR VENDING MACHINE IN TEACHER LOUNGE 122, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING IN STORAGE ROOM AND LEDGES BEHIND COPIERS IN SECOND FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF EXIT #3 NEAR DOCK AND BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER EXIT #1 AT MAIN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 223 AND LEFT SINK IN WOMEN GYM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN GYM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN GYM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.