FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
PERSHING MAGNET SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
PERSHING MAGNET SCHOOL
(AKA: JOHN J. PERSHING WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL/DOUGLASS)
3200 S Calumet (334E), CHICAGO 60616
School
February 5, 2024
Canvass
License #26871
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE CAFETERIA HANDWASHING SINKS; UTILIZED BY THE CAFETERIA STAFF. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 68.8F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO, OBSERVED IN PRE-K ROOM 109 HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 78.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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
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