ROWE-CLARK MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Charter school

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PORTABLE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SERVING AREA OF DINING ROOM, NO VARIANCE ON FILE FOR PORTABLE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PORTABLE HANDWASHING SINK AND INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA OF DINING ROOM TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION

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 EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYEWASH STATION, HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. CORRECTED ON SITE EYEWASH STATION REMOVED FROM HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THREE HANDWASHING SINKS, IN GIRLS WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR EAST(72.1F) AND IN BOYS WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR EAST(83.5F AND 83.7F). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.