Tilden Achievement Acad.(&Tilden Career Comm.HS) Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed metered faucets stay on for appx 1-4 seconds after being activated in student restrooms. Must provide 15 seconds of continuous water flow in all metered faucets at wash bowl sinks in all restrooms to allow for proper hand washing. Must maintain same. Observed no hot water at sinks #1 and #4 in boys 3rd floor restroom (near lunchroom). Must provide 100F hot water at all washbowl sinks in all restrooms. Must maintain same.

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 open dispensing of hot and cold TCS foods in lunch room without the required hand washing sink in the same room. Must install a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink with hot (100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, and a hand washing sign in dispensing area of lunch room. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed material wrapped about pipes peeling/crumbling in kitchen and in lunchroom. Must remove porous materials. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed peeling paint on walls in dry storage room and on ceilings above toilets in girls 3rd floor restroom across from room 309. Must make repairs/make smooth easily cleanable. Observed opening under door in rear corner of dry storage room in kitchen, and hole in baseboard in rear corner of culinary arts dry storage room. Must seal to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

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 on walls in dry storage room and on ceilings above toilets in girls 3rd floor restroom across from room 309. Must make repairs/make smooth easily cleanable. Observed opening under door in rear corner of dry storage room in kitchen, and hole in baseboard in rear corner of culinary arts dry storage room. Must seal to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

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.