RYDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (74.4F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WEST SECOND FLOOR STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 110-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN SCREEN DOOR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SCREEN 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET IN WEST SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND 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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS AND OVERFLOWING THROUGH GREASE TRAP ONTO KITCHEN FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN PRE-K WASHROOM. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN PRE-K WASHROOM. 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.