Whistler Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD(CHICKEN PATTIES, BUNS) BEING SERVED AND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN LUNCHROOM SERVING AREA 116. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MILK SPILLS INSIDE MILK COOLER IN LUNCH ROOM 116. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MILK COOLER.

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 LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND UTILITY SINK IN BOILER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS. OBSERVED RIGHT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS SOUTH WASHROOM AND MIDDLE SINK IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS HALLWAY WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINKS IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON SINKS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND TEACHERS LOUNGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE FAUCETS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER #1 AND WALK-IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER #1 AND WALK-IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.