FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
September 17, 2024
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License #1878441
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE WATER AT MINIMUM OF 100.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION: RESTROOMS IN CLASSROOM 100 AND 101, BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS ON SOUTH WING OF SCHOOL, STAFF UNISEX RESTROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR ON SOUTH WING OF SCHOOL. ADEQUATE HOT WATER READILY AVAILABLE FOR KITCHEN AREA AND STUDENT/STAFF RESTROOMS NEAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER SUPPLY TO AFFECTED HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN WATER SUPPLY OF AT LEAST 100.0F FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. 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 #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE WATER AT MINIMUM OF 100.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION: RESTROOMS IN CLASSROOM 100 AND 101, BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS ON SOUTH WING OF SCHOOL, STAFF UNISEX RESTROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR ON SOUTH WING OF SCHOOL. ADEQUATE HOT WATER READILY AVAILABLE FOR KITCHEN AREA AND STUDENT/STAFF RESTROOMS NEAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER SUPPLY TO AFFECTED HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN WATER SUPPLY OF AT LEAST 100.0F FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. 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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection