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DAISY BATES ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

DAISY BATES ACADEMY 8546 S CREGIER AVE, CHICAGO 60617 School
April 21, 2025 Canvass License #4080789
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING WEST FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (74.1F), FIRST FLOOR WEST STAFF, OFFICE, PRINCIPAL WASHROOM (74.2-74.6F), WEST SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHOOM (74.8F), STAFF WASHROOM 200 (74F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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 TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WASHROOM 200. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT LEFT SINK IN ANNEX GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ANNEX BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND MAIN BUILDING SECOND FLOOR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING CAP ON LEFT HOT WATER FAUCET IN ANNEX SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM AND RIGHT SINK IN ANNEX SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN ANNEX FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN MAIN BUILDING OFFICE STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN ANNEX FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN MAIN BUILDING OFFICE STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

Health Department Information

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