Walter Newberry Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15---: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. NOTED THE MESH SCREENING ON THE OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW NOT ATTACHED. MUST SECURE MESH SCREENING TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES TO PREVENT FLY 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12---- MUST NOT HANG WIPING CLOTHS FOR AIR DRYING ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND WASHING SINK.

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: : 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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: 5-205.15--- EXTREMELY LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A GREATER WATER FLOW.

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: 5-203.12---- OBSERVED THE KITCHEN STAFFS LOCKER ROOM TOILET BROKEN OFF THE WALL, LYING ON THE FLOOR OF THE TOILET ROOM. OPEN PLUMBING LINES ON THE WALL WITH DIRT, DERIS, CRACKED AND CHIPPING WALL PLASTER AND PLUMBING PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE THE TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16--- MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16--- MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.