Prescott Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE METERED FAUCET HANDLES OF ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SINKS IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR TO SHUT OFF WITHIN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS WHEN THE HOT AND COLD WATER METERED HANDLES ARE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND ENSURE ALL METERED FAUCETS PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED FOR REACTIVATING.

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: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN ROOM 005W. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HAND SINK WAS COMPLETELY TORN OFF WALL AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 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: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALL GENDER BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CAFETERIA. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON FOR WATER, NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE; WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 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: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALL GENDER BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CAFETERIA. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON FOR WATER, NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE; WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 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.