⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Irene C. Hernandez Middle School

3510 W 55th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 1980651

19
Total Inspections
14
Passed
2
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2025 Inspection

September 15, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING PROCEDURE AND EFFECTIVE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO V...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 29, 2023 Inspection

August 29, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2022 Inspection

September 13, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE OF KITCHEN NEXT TO WARMER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2022 Inspection

September 9, 2022• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HAND SINKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT ALL STAFF AND STUDENT RESTROOMS (EXCEPT 1ST FLOOR WEST STAFF & KITCHEN STAFF...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2021 Inspection

September 15, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MILK COOLER AT SERVICE LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2020 Inspection

September 15, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT CORNER OF THE EXIT DOOR LOCATED BY THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGH...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 5, 2019 Inspection

September 5, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVERS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2018 Inspection

October 26, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOOKS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT) ON FLOOR THROUGH MECHANICAL ROOM 205. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL, ELEVATE ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2017 Inspection

November 8, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2015 Inspection

October 13, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPERLY DESIGNED TRASH CONTAINERS BEING USED IN CAFETERIA/PREP AREA, USING PLASTIC BUCKETS. INSTD TO...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2014 Inspection

October 21, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED RECYCLYING CONTAINER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PUSH DOWN BOXES AND KEEP ALL CONTAINER...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2013 Inspection

November 4, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER NOR TEMPERED IN MEN OR WOMENS FOOD SERVICE STAFF TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS. TEMPERATURE IS 59.9F. MGR...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 13, 2012 Inspection

December 13, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MEN AND WOMEN BY THE KITCHEN AT 9:30AM. THEY ONLY HAVE COLD RUNNIN...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2012 Inspection

January 13, 2012• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2011 Inspection

May 25, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD, VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2010 Inspection

May 26, 2010• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL...

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

Report Issues: Call 311 or File Online

More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections