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Irene C. Hernandez Middle School

3510 W 55th ST · Chicago, IL 60632

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Irene C. Hernandez Middle School on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642800

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT EXIT DOORS OF REAR EXIT DOORS 5 AND 9. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND SERVING LINE NEAR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623807

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING PROCEDURE AND EFFECTIVE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603174

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580865

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563539

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE OF KITCHEN NEXT TO WARMER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKING PIPE AT 2ND FLOOR EAST BOY'S RESTROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563440

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HAND SINKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT ALL STAFF AND STUDENT RESTROOMS (EXCEPT 1ST FLOOR WEST STAFF & KITCHEN STAFF RESTROOMS) ON FLOORS 1, 2, AND 3. TEMPERATURE MUST BE 100F-120F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE OF KITCHEN NEXT TO WARMER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKING PIPE AT 2ND FLOOR EAST BOY'S RESTROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531404

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MILK COOLER AT SERVICE LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2387181

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT CORNER OF THE EXIT DOOR LOCATED BY THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311787

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVERS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232321

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOOKS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT) ON FLOOR THROUGH MECHANICAL ROOM 205. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL, ELEVATE ALL NECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105212

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT WORKING NEX.T TO THE HOOD IN THE PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1672213

Location recorded for this inspection · Irene C. Hernandez Middle School · 3510 W 55th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1980651.

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