FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
ST. HELEN SCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
February 10, 2025
Canvass
License #2224807
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSISTENT HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM AND IN KITCHEN REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 70 F. HOT WATER IN THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 94 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection