FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Richards HS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
October 26, 2011
Canvass
License #53051
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 26, 2011. 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 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #9
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN SCHOOL KITCHEN,AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND ALL SINKS IN KITCHEN,SOME WASHROOMS ON THIS WATER LINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Food Code Requirement
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Specific Requirements
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-101.11, 5-103.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CULINARY ROOM UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN ROOM-216,SUPPLY ROOM-211.MUST CLEAN STORAGE ON FLOORS IN PUMP ROOM NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CULINARY ROOM UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN ROOM-216,SUPPLY ROOM-211.MUST CLEAN STORAGE ON FLOORS IN PUMP ROOM NEAR STUDENT DINING ROOM.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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