FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
ERICSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
December 3, 2024
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License #29051
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 150 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... 2 OF THREE STORAGE ROOMS CONNECTED TO CAFETERIA SEATING AREA SCATTERED ON FLOORS, IN ALL PREK CLASSROOMS ALONG THE PERIMETERS OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOM/CLOSETS, NEAR TEACHERS DESK, VENTS, CARPETS AND SITTING AREAS (INCLUDING 109,110). RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. 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 #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED GIRLS' TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR WITH 2 SENSOR HANDSINK FAUCETS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE SINK IN PLACE AS WELL ASREPAIR SAID SINKS MUST MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED GIRLS' TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR WITH 2 SENSOR HANDSINK FAUCETS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE SINK IN PLACE AS WELL ASREPAIR SAID SINKS MUST MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection