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WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL

6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave · Chicago, IL 60631

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631914

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN FIRST WALK IN COOLER. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194209

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Walls that had exposed cinder blocks, walls in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed, damaged, stained ceiling tiles in lunchroom, classrooms 1st floor, 2nd fl,3rd floor shall be repaired/sealed.Missing ceiling tiles in classrooms shall be provided. Peeling paint in staircases shall be repaired.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bathrooms 3rd floor, 2nd floor shall be provided, broken/damaged and missing light shields in classrooms, bathrooms in older building shall be replaced.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, coolers not clean need cleaning(detailed), exhaust vents(ventilation) in lunchroom, classrooms 1st floor, 2nd fl, 3rd floor not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557386

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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: Can opener, exhaust hood, warmer and ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained in canteen room and near ice machine. Instructed to repair cracked floor and reseal.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Electrical outlet near women's locker room exposed. Instructed to cover outlet. Wall below exhaust not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233693

Location recorded for this inspection · WILLIAM TAFT HIGH SCHOOL · 6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN HAND DRYER OF THE MENS WASHROOM#343 NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FAUCET HANDLE-HOT/COLD, WOMENS WASHROOM#331, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, MUST REPLACE. WOMENS WASHROOM #246 CEILING VENT WITH MINIMAL DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REAR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND BY THE FRESH FRUITS SHELVE STUDENTS SERVING AREA,, BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60631

104 of 135 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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