PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

CHRISTOPHER HOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

CHRISTOPHER HOUSE (AKA: CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL) 5235 W Belden AVE, CHICAGO 60639 School
April 18, 2025 Canvass License #3845696
2
Total Violations
2
Critical

Inspection Summary

This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on April 18, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions 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 #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT BOY'S 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 125.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT GIRL'S 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 125.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANANGER WAS ABLE TO REDUCE TO 100.0F-104.3F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C NO CITATION ISSUED
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: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT BOY'S 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 125.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT GIRL'S 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 125.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANANGER WAS ABLE TO REDUCE TO 100.0F-104.3F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C NO CITATION ISSUED
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.

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