NEAL F. SIMEON HIGH SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP DISPENSERS IN 1ST FL. BOY'S & 2ND FL. BOY'S(NORTH) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING GYM BOY'S & GIRL'S.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. STAFF (NORTH),SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S (NORTH) & 3RD FL. GIRL'S.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-ON FLOOR BEHIND SHOVEL,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN CORNER,NEXT TO BAIT BOX BEHIND KITCHEN DOOR.MOPSINK CLOSET-ON TOP OF BOXES AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT.UNUSED DISH MACHINE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER CRATE,SCATTERED UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISH MACHINE AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE RACK.LUNCH ROOM-INSIDE OF (EAST)BROKEN WINDOW SILL MIXED IN WITH GNAWED CANDY PAPER.LOCKER ROOM- ON FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS AND IN BETWEEN BROOMS IN SAME AREA.CULINARY ARTS ROOM-ON TABLE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,IN WINDOW SILLS,ON LEDGE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT & STORAGE CABINET,KETTLE LEDGE,TABLE SETTING AREA-ON FLOOR AND ON BOOK SHELF,ON FLOOR NEXT TO & IN BETWEEN WASH MACHINE & DRYER.UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM-UNDER,AROUND AND NEXT TO ALL STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/30/25.(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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR LOWER TRIM WALK IN FREEZER & WORN DOOR GASKET AND TAPE ON WALK IN COOLER.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN CULINARY ARTS ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CULINARY ARTS ROOM-LOWER CABINETS.KITCHEN-WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS IN LUNCH ROOM.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.