FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
August 25, 2023
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License #22161
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 110. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.9F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN PRE-K ROOM 109 ON THE COMPUTER TABLE, ON THE LEDGE OF THE COMPUTER TABLE, AND BY THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS, NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL SHELVING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE LOCKER ROOM, IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND AT THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR #6 IN THE CAFETERIA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR #6 IN THE CAFETERIA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection