FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
August 30, 2023
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #22161
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on August 30, 2023. The inspection type was "Canvass Re-Inspection" 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 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 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. CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED EATING IN THIS SAID ROOM AT THIS TIME.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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 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. CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED EATING IN THIS SAID ROOM AT THIS TIME.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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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