FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LANGSTON HUGHES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
September 26, 2023
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License #26641
3
Total Violations
3
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA. ALSO NOTED NO CLEANSER AT BOYS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF MILK AT 46F - 47F LOCATED IN REAR MILK COOLER ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORTY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF MILK AT 46F - 47F LOCATED IN REAR MILK COOLER ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORTY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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