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JOHN C. HAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

JOHN C. HAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 247 W 23RD PL, CHICAGO 60616 School
March 18, 2025 Canvass License #2208638
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #8
CRITICAL
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT DRYING HANDS AFTER WASHING HANDS AND PUTTING ON GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND DRY HANDS WITH A DRYING PROVISION BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #8
CRITICAL
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSE A KNIFE WITH GLOVES ON, WRITE, PUT ON NEW GLOVES AND THEN HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS AND PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

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