Newton Bateman Elementary School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 12 MICE DROPPING IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM 107, IN CORNERS ALONG WALL AND IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER 2ND FLOOR NEW BUILDING IN ALL WASHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, AND USE BATHROOMS IN OLD BUILDING, UNTIL HOT WATER IS RECOVERED, AND NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN PRE K CLASS ROOM, WHERE CHILDREN ARE WASHING HANDS, HAND SINK IN BATHROOM NOT ASSESSABLE FOR HAND WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND SINK IN BATHROOM ASSESSABLE AT ALL TIMES, WHERE HOT WATER IS, BUT A CHANGING TABLE IS BLOCKING SINK, OR PROVIDE HOT WATER AT SINKS BEING USED IN CLASSROOM, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOMS IN BOTH BUILDINGS, REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI,

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: WALLS IN POOR REPAIR OLD BUILDING AT ENTRY AREAS AND IN BOILER ROOMS, MUST REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT,

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE IN LUNCH ROOM STAFF AND KIDS BATHROOMS AND REPAIR FAUCET IN KIDS BATHROOM TO STAY ON AT LEAST 30 SECONDS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS,

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: MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE IN LUNCH ROOM STAFF AND KIDS BATHROOMS AND REPAIR FAUCET IN KIDS BATHROOM TO STAY ON AT LEAST 30 SECONDS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS,

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.