UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM INFANT CHANGING STATION HANDWASHING SINKS IN SEVERAL CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED TO DRY SPILLS LEFT OUT DAMP ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS DRY OR IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE WITH EASILY-REMOVABLE BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE WITH EASILY-REMOVABLE BLADE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DUAL MICROWAVE/OVEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STANDS TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO WRAP KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO WRAP KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.