FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Smith, Wendell Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
September 26, 2023
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License #23641
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND ALL 4 NORTH 2ND FLR STUDENT TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F - 75F. ALSO NOTED GYM TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 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 #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (YOGURT, MILK, CHEESE, AND) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 92F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (YOGURT, MILK, CHEESE, AND) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 92F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
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Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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