FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY
(AKA: JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY)
3320 W Hirsch AVE, CHICAGO 60651
School
April 30, 2024
Canvass
License #24251
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 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.0F, 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 86.2F, 2ND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM WATER AT 82.6 AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER AT 81.3F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c).
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 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.0F, 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 86.2F, 2ND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM WATER AT 82.6 AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER AT 81.3F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c).
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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Call 311 or File Online
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CDPH Food Protection