Suder Montessori Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOY'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 89.8F-90.3F AND ALL PRE- K CLASSROOMS HAND SINK IN CLASS AND TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 82.4F-93.4F.MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(NO 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PRE-K ROOM 101 & 103 CLOSET IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER COULD BE A POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR BEHIND BOTTLED WATER & MIRROR IN PRE-K 102.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN CLOSETS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/4/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED GLASS SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K 103.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM AND PRE- K ROOM 101 NEAR COAT RACK.CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM AND PRE- K ROOM 101 NEAR COAT RACK.CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN.

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.