WESTSIDE ALTERNATIVE H.S. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE WHOLE FACILITY. DISH WASHING AREA, TOILET ROOMS ON ALL FLOORS. INFORMED THE HOT WATER UNIT IS OUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM FAUCET LOOSE AND LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS WELL AS THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE LUNCH ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS

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 THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE LUNCH ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS

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.