⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️
PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ELEM. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ELEM. 3730 N Oakley AVE, CHICAGO 60618 School
March 22, 2018 Canvass License #1878462
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #8
CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (100F): INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST REACH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. THE WASH TEMPERATURE WAS 160F AT TIME OF INSPECTION BUT THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE DID NOT REACH A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 100F. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINPSECTED BY CDPH AFTER THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER SENSOR TIME TO A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS IN THE FAR LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR.
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER SENSOR TIME TO A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS IN THE FAR LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections