FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LIONEL HAMPTON ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
February 7, 2025
Canvass
License #32021
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 7, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE, ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART , NEXT TO POPCORN MACHINE AND STAFF REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM SERVING LINE, AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, AND 110. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE, ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART , NEXT TO POPCORN MACHINE AND STAFF REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM SERVING LINE, AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, AND 110. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection