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Hamline Branch Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

Hamline Branch 1548 W 48TH ST, CHICAGO 60609 School
April 4, 2025 Canvass License #23512
3
Total Violations
3
Critical

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR STAFF RESTROM PROVIDES WATER FOR ONLY APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS WHEN ACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAFF RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO PROVIDE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REQUIRING RE-ACTIVATION AND MAINTAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD ADULT COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND MONITOR FOR DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD ADULT COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND MONITOR FOR DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections