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CHRISTOPHER HOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

CHRISTOPHER HOUSE (AKA: CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL) 5235 W Belden AVE, CHICAGO 60639 School
March 25, 2022 Canvass License #3845696
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED INSIDE THE UNISEX SINGLE RESTROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR CLOSEST TO THE JANITORS CLOSET (RM 114), INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR UNISEX SINGLE RESTROOM (MIDDLE RESTROOM) CLOSEST TO THE FRONT DESK, AND INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM CLOSEST TO THE ELEVATOR; WATER RANGING FROM 65F-75F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL HANDWASH SINKS MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MAINTENANCE WAS ABLE TO ADJUST WATER TEMP BEFORE END OF INSPECTION; ALL SAID SINKS NOW PROVIDE HOT WATER.
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 #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS INSTALLED AT THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AND TO ONLY USE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR INTENDED PURPOSE (DISPOSING OF LIQUIDS, ETC.).
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE 1ST SINK FROM THE LEFT INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM (CLOSEST TO THE MAIN OFFICE) INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE 1ST SINK FROM THE LEFT INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM (CLOSEST TO THE MAIN OFFICE) INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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