Ravenswood Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: WASHROOM TOILETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. OBSERVED ON BASEMENT BOYS WASHROOM TOILET NUMBER THREE STOPPED UP COVERED WITH A BLACK PLASTC GARBAGE BAG ALSO OBSERVED TWO TOILETS OUT OF NINE ON 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM CLOGGED COVERED WITH PLASTIC GARGABE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BRING UP TO PLUMBING CODE. CHILDREN WILL BE USING WORKING TOILETS INSIDE WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ONE OUT OF OF THREE HANDWASHING SINKS ON BASEMENT BOYS WASHROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER HOT/TEMPERED OR COLD. OBSERVED ONE OUT OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER HOT/TEMPERED OR COLD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.CHILDREN WILL BE WASHING THEIR HANDS IN OPERABLE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SAME WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE SURFACES OF SALAD DISPLAY COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA BY 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR TEACHER'S WASHROOM AND BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHINHING SINK #4 IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHINHING SINK #4 IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.