YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER IN THE DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER IN THE DISH ROOM.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS - CORNERS OF THE BACK DOOR IN THE KITCHEN, GARBAGE DOOR, EAST FRANSICO ANNEX DOOR, WEST ANNEX DOOR. PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS ON ALL AREAS LISTED ABOVE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS PREP AREA-NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,UNDER AND ON PREP TABLES,ON LEDGE OF DOLLIES AT GARBAGE CANS,BEHIND STOVE,.DISH WASHING AREA-UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LOWER LEDGES OF DISH STORAGE RACKS,UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE.SERVING LINE-ON FLOOR UNDER AND ON LEDGE OF TRAY STORAGE,ON LEDGE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET,UNDER TABLE AND BEHIND DOOR .DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER MOST FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR.HOT WATER TANK AREA- ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.ELECTRICAL ROOM-ON ROLLING CART,ON TOP OF IGLOO COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES.LOCKER ROOM- UNDER DESK AND ALONG WALLS.REAR HALLWAY ALONG WALL BASES MIXED IN WITH DIRT.STAFF LOUNGE- ON MICROWAVE TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON WALL BASE LEDGE AT WINDOW AND BEHIND LARGE CABINET.PRE-K ROOM 020- ON SHELVING UNITS IN BLOCK AREA,LOWER SHELF OF ART EASLE,LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ON SHELF IN STORAGE CLOSET,ON LOWER SHELF OF CHANGING TABLE IN TOILET ROOM.PRE-K 023-ON BASE OF FLOOR LAMP,ART TABLE SHELVING UNIT,INSIDE OF CUBBIES AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/18/19.(PRIORITY - NO CITATION ISSUED)

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A LOOSE SNEEZE GUARD IN THE HOT HOLDING SERVING LINE. REPAIR THE LOOSE SNEEZE GUARD.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND/OR BUILD UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS- WALK-IN #8 COOLER SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR ON REACH-IN COOLER #5 AND REACH-IN COOLER #2, THE SHELF WHERE THE MOTORS ARE STORED, AND UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP IN THE AREAS LIST ABOVE.

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 THE FAUCET AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS THAT NEED ADJUSTED TO 20SECS IN PRE-K ROOM 021, STAFF TOLIET ROOM FAUCETS, UNIVERSIAL TOLIET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE STAFF LOUNGE, ALSO A LEAK AT THE RIGHT STALL TOLOET IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM ON THE LOWER LEVEL. MUST REPAIR ON PLUMBING ON PREMISES.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN PRE-K ROOM#020, A LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER #2, BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR WALL OF COOLERS AND FLOOR TILES ON LOWER LEVEL IN THE JANITOR ROOM. MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR/WALL NEAR THE REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MUST GROUT THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE KETTLE.

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: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS - PRE-K ROOM#020 CLOSET, PRE-K ROOM# 023 CLOSET, PRE-K ROOM# 021 CLOSET, CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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.