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Lincoln Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

Lincoln (AKA: ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY) 615 W Kemper (2332N), CHICAGO 60614 School
January 30, 2020 Canvass License #24191
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A) HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN TEACHERS WASHROOM METERED FAUCET (67F TO 68F),SECOND FLOOR OLD BUILDING. PRESENT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 73F TO 74.3F( BOYS FIRST FLOOR,NEW BUILDING) AND 81.3F AND 84.2F IN BOYS(OLD BUILDING). MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF LEAST 38oC (100oF) THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. TWO DAYS GIVEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKING GARDEN HOSE TIED WITH BLUE AND WHITE LINENS ATTACHED AT MOP(FIRST FLOOR OF NEW BUILDING).NEED TO REPAIR ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE A NEW GARDEN HOSE. ENGINEER PRESENTLY DETACHED HOSE FROM 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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LID TO GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR OLD BUILDING
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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CAULKING WASHBOWL IN GIRLS WASHROOM BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(SECOND FLOOR) OPENING SOUTH-EAST WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SEALED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CAULKING WASHBOWL IN GIRLS WASHROOM BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(SECOND FLOOR) OPENING SOUTH-EAST WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SEALED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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