Smart From The Start Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE 64.0F - 78.0F DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY OF HOT WATER TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110F FOR ALL DISHWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3RD HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM DISCONNECTED FROM THE SINK. FOUND THE 2ND HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SINKS 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3RD HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM DISCONNECTED FROM THE SINK. FOUND THE 2ND HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SINKS 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.