FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Ruggles Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
April 25, 2016
Canvass
License #25181
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on April 25, 2016. 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 #9
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE PREP AREA (EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT) WITHOUT HOT WATER. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED AT 74.4F-75.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT TEMPERED WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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 #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE LUNCHROOM ALONG THE NORTH WALL NEXT TO A 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE LUNCHROOM ALONG THE NORTH WALL NEXT TO A 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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