FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
DePriest Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
February 27, 2024
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License #26631
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANSDSINKS WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... HANDSINK LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE IN CAFETERIA (56F), 1ST FLOOR BOYS/GIRLS/FACULTY TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOM 52F-68F, BOTH HANDSINKS LOCATED INSIDE PRE-K ROOM 103 (54.8F-59F), BOYS/GIRLS/FACULTY TOILET ROOMS 2ND FLOOR BETWEEN 61F-70F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHROOM/DOLPHIN STORE AS WELL AS IN THE STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO THE SEATING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHROOM/DOLPHIN STORE AS WELL AS IN THE STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO THE SEATING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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