FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Ames Middle School Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
Ames Middle School
(AKA: Ames Middle School/Marine Military Academy)
1920 N Hamlin AVE, CHICAGO 60647
School
March 2, 2018
Canvass
License #41111
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 2, 2018. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #9
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: Observed no hot water at multiple sinks throughout facility: at the kitchen exposed hand sink, at the washrooms for kitchen staff, and at washrooms throughout building for children and staff. Maximum temperature reached 67.2f. Instructed facility to correct and maintain hand washing sinks with hot water at at least 85.0f. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Why This Matters
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Food Code Requirement
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Specific Requirements
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-101.11, 5-103.11
Violation #9
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: Observed no hot water at multiple sinks throughout facility: at the kitchen exposed hand sink, at the washrooms for kitchen staff, and at washrooms throughout building for children and staff. Maximum temperature reached 67.2f. Instructed facility to correct and maintain hand washing sinks with hot water at at least 85.0f. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Why This Matters
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Food Code Requirement
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Specific Requirements
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-101.11, 5-103.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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