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JOSEPH GARY SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

JOSEPH GARY SCHOOL (AKA: JOSEPH GARY SCHOOL) 3740 W 31st St (3100S), CHICAGO 60623 School
April 12, 2021 Canvass License #23311
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK AT SERVING LINE WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OVER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE, 160F, COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS INOPERABLE. ALSO HANDWASH SINKS (SINGLE FAUCET WITH MIXING VALVES) IN BOY STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, OVER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE, 130F-140F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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 #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL OF THE FOOD STAFF/TEACHERS TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE GIRLS STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS, TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65F-72F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE RANING FROM 100F-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE TOILET ROOMS (STAFF AND STUDENTS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS
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: MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE TOILET ROOMS (STAFF AND STUDENTS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS
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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