⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️
FAIL Risk 1 (High)

BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

BENJAMIN E MAYS ACADEMY 6656 S Normal (500W), CHICAGO 60621 School
February 10, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2916402
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVTY. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR CLOSET LOCATED BY THE CAFETERIA EXIT DOOR, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A LOWER SHELF IN THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND REQUIRING PEST CONTROL TO PUT RODENT CONTROL DEVICES IN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED IN THE MAIN CAFETERIA AREA, OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED IN THE MAIN CAFETERIA AREA, OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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