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LANGSTON HUGHES

240 W 104TH ST · Chicago, IL 60628

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LANGSTON HUGHES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629879

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2' GAP ON THE LEFT DOOR ON THE RIGHT CORNER; DOOR #14 THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT DOOR HAS A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH IT. MAKING THE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE SINK, PREP TABLES AND ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET/PAIL OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES EXIST AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND-WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS VERY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE. -THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY WHEN IT OR THE HOT WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET. -THE LAST FAUCET OF THE 3 IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM CLASSROOM #152 HAS NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP IS STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312283

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER STILL HANDWASHING SINKS IN GIRLS WASHROOM 151A. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 75F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100F. MUST REPAIR BY REINSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C0.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINKS IN JANITOR CLOSETS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL SINK

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312052

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS OR NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING( DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENTS, TEACHERS WASHROOM-151-B AND PRE-K WASHROOMS. PRE-K ROOM( 164 HOT WATER TEMPERATURE- 79F. STUDENTS WASHROOMS ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING( 151,A,B,C,D) HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 71F TO 75.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.F. MUST REPAIR BY REINSPECTION IN 2 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINKS IN JANITOR CLOSETS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232430

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS IN ALL PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230038

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(68F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 158. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 19

    PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED IN WARMING CABINET AT 64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD THAT IS COOKED, COOLED, AND REHEATED FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE REHEATED SO ALL PARTS OF THE FOOD REACH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 165F FOR 15 SECONDS. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PUMP ROOM, 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND INSIDE FILE DRAWER IN SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM. 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN OFFICE STORAGE ROOM NEAR PUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS IN ALL PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR IN MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104977

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN JANITOR CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966273

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH 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: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER UNUSED DISHWASHER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PUMP, AND STORAGE ROOMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965530

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG CORNERS IN STORAGE ROOM 120, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON EQUIPMENT IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET 127, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CONTROL VALVE NEAR ENTRY DOOR IN PUMP ROOM 116. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER UNUSED DISHWASHER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND STORAGE ROOMS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1513260

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND MOP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578832

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 15 IN THE KITCHEN'S STORAGE AREA AND 5 UNDER THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND MOP SINK AREA IN THE ITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387728

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A LIGHT SHIELD COVER,HAVE NO LIGHTING INSIDE COOLER,MUST PROVIDE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM AND IN THE JANITORS CLOSET IN KITCHEN AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387716

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE JANITORS CLOSET IN THE DINNING AREA ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND OBSERVED 1O MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH A 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALSO OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND OVENS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE AND MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE,THE BOOK IS LOCKED INSIDE ENGINEER'S OFFICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE SINK IS NOT HOLDING WATER WHILE BEING SET UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SANITZER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030,

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS, AT GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOM ON THE WEST AND EAST SIDE OF BUILDING,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A LIGHT SHIELD COVER,HAVE NO LIGHTING INSIDE COOLER,MUST PROVIDE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM AND IN THE JANITORS CLOSET IN KITCHEN AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155147

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH 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: CLEAN ALL GUARDS ON WATER FOUNTAINS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE TISSUE OF CEILING IN GIRLS WASHROOM 151A.

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