Walter Newberry Elementary Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE METERED FAUCET OF ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SINKS IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 116 TO SHUT OFF WITHIN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS WHEN THE HOT WATER METERED HANDLE IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND ENSURE ALL METERED FAUCETS PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED FOR REACTIVATING.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND STUCK OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

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 ONE (1) OF THREE (3) HAND SINKS IN BOYS BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN TO HAVE A METERED FAUCET THAT WOULD NOT TURN ON AND PROVIDE ANY HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DAMAGED FAUCET TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER IS AVAILABLE. 2 OTHER HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAIABLE IN BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED BOYS BATHROOM AT END OF HALL AWAY FROM KITCHEN ON 1ST FLOOR TO HAVE ONE (1) OF TWO (2) HAND SINKS TO NOT HAVE A WORKING FAUCET WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE. HAND SINK DOES NOT TURN ON AT ALL WHEN PRESSED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DAMAGED FAUCET TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER IS AVAILABLE. OBSERVED THE GIRLS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 203 TO HAVE NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ONE (1) OF TWO (2) HAND SINKS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE SINK AVAILABLE WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER; SECOND SINK ONLY HAS FUNCTIONING COLD WATER. THE METERED HOT WATER HANDLE/FAUCET IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER WHEN PRESSED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR/REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH SINKS. OBSERVED THE BOYS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 211 WITH ONE (1) OF THREE (3) SINKS NOT FUNCTIONING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TWO SINKS AVAILABLE WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER; THE METERED WATER HANDLE/FAUCET IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND DOES NOT PROVIDE HOT/COLD OR TEMPERED WATER WHEN PRESSED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR/REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER/TEMPERED WATER AT SINK.

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 ONE (1) OF THREE (3) HAND SINKS IN BOYS BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN TO HAVE A METERED FAUCET THAT WOULD NOT TURN ON AND PROVIDE ANY HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DAMAGED FAUCET TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER IS AVAILABLE. 2 OTHER HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAIABLE IN BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED BOYS BATHROOM AT END OF HALL AWAY FROM KITCHEN ON 1ST FLOOR TO HAVE ONE (1) OF TWO (2) HAND SINKS TO NOT HAVE A WORKING FAUCET WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE. HAND SINK DOES NOT TURN ON AT ALL WHEN PRESSED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DAMAGED FAUCET TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER IS AVAILABLE. OBSERVED THE GIRLS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 203 TO HAVE NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ONE (1) OF TWO (2) HAND SINKS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE SINK AVAILABLE WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER; SECOND SINK ONLY HAS FUNCTIONING COLD WATER. THE METERED HOT WATER HANDLE/FAUCET IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER WHEN PRESSED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR/REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH SINKS. OBSERVED THE BOYS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 211 WITH ONE (1) OF THREE (3) SINKS NOT FUNCTIONING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TWO SINKS AVAILABLE WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER; THE METERED WATER HANDLE/FAUCET IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND DOES NOT PROVIDE HOT/COLD OR TEMPERED WATER WHEN PRESSED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR/REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER/TEMPERED WATER AT SINK.

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.