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YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1839 N Richmond, CHICAGO 60647 School
September 20, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection License #25911
10
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-202.12 (B-D) Inspector 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(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2312498 9/19/19#38- STILL OBSERVING AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ELECTRICAL ROOM-ON ROLLING CART,ALONG WALL BASES.LOCKER ROOM- UNDER DESK AND ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND AND NEXT TO FILE CABINETS.STAFF LOUNGE- ON TABLE & UNDER MICROWAVE ON TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON WALL BASE LEDGE AT WINDOW AND BEHIND LARGE CABINET,BEHIND REFRIGERATOR.PRE-K ROOM 020- ON SHELVING UNITS IN PLAY AREA,ON SHELF IN STORAGE CLOSET,ON LOWER SHELF OF CHANGING TABLE IN TOILET ROOM.PRE-K 023-INSIDE OF CUBBIES AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR,WINDOW LEDGE AND ON TABLE BEHIND PRINTER.PRE-K 021- ON TOP OF BOX ,ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/19.(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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GAPS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS - CORNERS OF THE BACK DOOR IN THE KITCHEN, EAST FRANSICO 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.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector 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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector 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 TOLIET 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector 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.

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