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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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155142

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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG PALLETS IN KITCHEN UTILITY ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR HOT HOLDING CABINET AND KITCHEN REAR DOOR, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER ROLLING CART, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND SERVING LINE, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN LUNCHROOM ELECTRICAL CLOSET 102A. 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ROLLING CARTS IN PRE-K STORAGE CLOSET 158A, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET 160B, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL 160A, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PUMP ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM 120. OBSERVED ANT ACTIVITY ALONG WEST WALL IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EXIT DOOR #8 NEAR GYM NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS.

  • 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.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE PRE-K STORAGE CLOSETS 154A AND 158A TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154608

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 MOUTHPIECES ON WATER FOUNTAINS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (PAPER GOOD, BOOK/SUPPLY STORAGE, CLASSROOM CLOSETS, ETC).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE TISSUE OFF CEILING IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN ABOVE FIRE ALARM AND WASHROOM AREAS (DUST BUILDUP).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545674

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN 1ST URINAL FROM THE ENTRANCE AND REMOVE ALL YELLOW WATER STAINS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1ST URINAL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN BOYS WASHROOM CONSTANTLY RUNNING WATER.MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR AIR CONDITIONING ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545633

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 EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED ON WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS ADJACENT TO THE PREP KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED FLIES UNDER 3 COMPARMENT SINK AND IN CAFETERIA OFFICE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN 1ST URINAL FROM THE ENTRANCE AND REMOVE ALL YELLOW WATER STAINS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSETS UNDER SHELVING RACKS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1ST URINAL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN BOYS WASHROOM CONSTANTLY RUNNING WATER.MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR AIR CONDITIONING ROOM AND IN STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176551

Location recorded for this inspection · LANGSTON HUGHES · 240 W 104TH 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. MUST ORGANIZE /ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

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194 of 238 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 26641.

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