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Ray Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Ray (AKA: William H. Ray Elementary) 5631 S Kimbark (1300E), CHICAGO 60637 School
January 23, 2020 Canvass License #25071
10
Total Violations
6
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM(63.9F-66.2F), SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM(60.8F), SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM(59.5F), THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM(64.4F-65.5F), THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM(67.1F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. 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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK AT FOOD DISPENSING LINE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES USE. MUST PROVIDE. 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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO OPERABLE HAND DRYING DEVICES IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS; 405-10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG FILE CABINET, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE CABINET NEAR WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR RADIATOR, 411-20 MICE DROPPINGS BETWEEN FILE CABINET NEAR DESK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG DESK UNDER ELECTRICAL OUTLET PANEL, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND RADIATOR AND CUBBIES ALONG EAST WALL. 413-10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ROLLING CART NEAR ADJACENT ROOM DOOR, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING ABOVE DESK ALONG EAST WALLL NEAR PLANTS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PEG ROLLING CART ALONG EAST WALL. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN LOWER LEVEL TEACHER LOUNGE, OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE DAMAGED RADIATOR COMPARTMENT, 20 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL UNDER RADIATORS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAPA ON BOTTOM OF LEFT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR, 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF SECOND DOOR AT EXIT #2 NEAR ASSEMBLY HALL, 1/4" GAP UNDER LAST DOOR AT EXIT #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED URINAL NOT FLUSING IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER WASTE LINE DRAINING ON FLOOR AND NOT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR IN MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TEACHER STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY NEAR LUNCHROOM AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIST, SECOND, AND THIRD FLOOR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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