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John L. Marsh Elementary Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

John L. Marsh Elementary 9822 S Exchange AVE, CHICAGO 60617 School
March 13, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1878507
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING, LEFT FAUCET IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING AND NEW BUILDING, BOYS 4TH FLOOR WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TIMED FAUCETS, WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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 THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ALONG DOOR FRAME AT EXIT #6, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF EXIT #2 AND EXIT #3, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF ALL THREE NORTHEAST EXIT DOORS IN OLD BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NORTH, RIGHT CLOGGED DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM IN OLD BUILDING, LEFT CLOGGED DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 306. OBSERVED MISSING CAP ON SECOND FAUCET IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH FLOOR GIRLS AND STAFF WASHROOMS IN OLD BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH FLOOR GIRLS AND STAFF WASHROOMS IN OLD BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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