FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
DePriest Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
March 18, 2025
Canvass
License #26631
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 18, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... INSIDE DRY STORAGE IN CORNERS BEHIND WIRED SHELVING RACKS, INSIDE WOMENTS EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ATTACHED TO PREP SCATTERED BEHIND TOILET AND NEAR DOOR, INSIDE DISHWASHER ROOM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 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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