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Smith, Wendell Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago School

Smith, Wendell 744 E 103rd St (10300S), CHICAGO 60628 School
September 22, 2025 Canvass License #23641
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR #10 THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER COMPANY ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE GARBAGE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WERE MAINTAINED AND THE LIDS WERE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER COMPANY ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE GARBAGE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WERE MAINTAINED AND THE LIDS WERE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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