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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

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547508

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPERLY DESIGNED TRASH CONTAINERS BEING USED IN CAFETERIA/PREP AREA, USING PLASTIC BUCKETS. INSTD TO USE PROPERLY DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS AT FRONT SERVING LINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1410229

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED RECYCLYING CONTAINER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PUSH DOWN BOXES AND KEEP ALL CONTAINERS COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERED WATER (69.7) AT BOYS 1ST FLOOR WEST BATHROOM AND STAFF 3RD FLOOR EAST BATHROOM (63.7). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GIRLS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR WEST. CEILING VENTS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305452

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305449

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

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER NOR TEMPERED IN MEN OR WOMENS FOOD SERVICE STAFF TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS. TEMPERATURE IS 59.9F. MGR STATES ONGOING ISSUE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AMPLE, ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. INSTD FOOD SERVICE STAFF TO UTILIZE STUDENTS/TEACHERS TOILET ROOMS IN MAIN SECTION OF BUILDING UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE STAINS AS NECESSARY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEANS SAME.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202553

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MEN AND WOMEN BY THE KITCHEN AT 9:30AM. THEY ONLY HAVE COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN.7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS. THE ENGINEER AND THE PLUMBER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598565

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

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BOOK STORE ROOM 312. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
549363

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD, VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
238298

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

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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