North-Grand H.S. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S SOUTH WASHROOM AND THE WOMENS KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM; WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 80F-85F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MANAGEMENT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION - ALL SINKS NOW PROVIDE WATER AT 100F-120F.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE SERVING LINE HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING AT THE FAUCET. MUST 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE SERVING LINE HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING AT THE FAUCET. MUST 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.