⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PERSHING MAGNET SCHOOL

(Also Known As: JOHN J. PERSHING WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL/DOUGLASS)

3200 S Calumet (334E), CHICAGO, IL 60616

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near South Side

License #: 26871

19
Total Inspections
16
Passed
3
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2025 Inspection

January 14, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2024 Inspection

February 5, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE CAFETERIA HANDWASHING SINKS; UTILIZED BY THE CAFETERIA STAFF. THE TE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2023 Inspection

February 15, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2020 Inspection

March 5, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2018 Inspection

January 30, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SMALL AMUNTS OF DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2018 Inspection

January 23, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: BOYS WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH NO SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2017 Inspection

January 19, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 3-DR FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2016 Inspection

January 26, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2015 Inspection

January 22, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WET TEST STRIPPS FOR 3-COMP SINK SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2014 Inspection

March 21, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2013 Inspection

March 6, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2012 Inspection

March 30, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(PASTA, RICE,ETC.)(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2011 Inspection

October 28, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LARGE METAL TRAYS TO SMALLER TRAYS THAT FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR ...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2011 Inspection

October 21, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2010 Inspection

May 25, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STORAGE CLOSET INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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