FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Prescott Elementary Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
March 18, 2025
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #25021
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALL GENDER BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CAFETERIA. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON FOR WATER, NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE; WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 65F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY 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 #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALL GENDER BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CAFETERIA. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON FOR WATER, NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE; WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 65F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY 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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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