Irene C. Hernandez Middle School

Address: 3510 W 55th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Sep 15, 2025

Key Findings

• ○ Missing procedure and effective sanitizer for norovirus Code 5

Facility Details

• Facility Type: School
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (18 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Sep 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 V
• Pass — Fri Sep 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Aug 29 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Tue Sep 13 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Fail — Fri Sep 09 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 RES
• Pass — Wed Sep 15 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 C
• Pass — Tue Sep 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 FI
• Pass — Thu Sep 05 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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.
• Pass — Fri Oct 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Wed Nov 08 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 MINIMU
• Pass — Thu Oct 06 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Oct 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Oct 21 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 CONTAINER
• Pass — Wed Nov 06 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Mon Nov 04 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Dec 13 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 WA
• Pass — Fri Jan 13 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass — Wed May 25 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 TI

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