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LANE TECH HIGH SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

LANE TECH HIGH SCHOOL 2501 W Addison ST, CHICAGO 60618 School
March 12, 2025 Canvass License #2076638
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 4 HANDSINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. ENGINEER ON SITE. ALL HANDSINKS ARE NOW WORKING WITH WATER AT 103F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TO CPS.
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: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE 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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER ON SERVING LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
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.

Health Department Information

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