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Hancock (H/S)

4034 W 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · School

Inspection summary

Hancock (H/S) has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2021, found no infractions.

7 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 10, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 15 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on March 2, 2018. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 9, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SECTION OF CEILING IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, COVERED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN CAFETERIA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, LUNCH ROOM SEATING AREA, KITCHEN, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE WALK-IN WATER COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD NOT CLEAN(DUSTY), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE REAR 2 COMP. SINK COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR THE BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND MISSING REAR BY 4 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM WOMENS STAFF,BOYS, AND GIRLS RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD STAFF WOMENS RESTROOM 1ST. FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE KITCHEN HOOD AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM 1 LIGHT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  11. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTER IN VARIOUS AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM, IN STORAGE CABINET, AND BEHIND WASHER. GAP NOTED IN SAME AREA AT BOTTOM REAR OF CABINET. SEAL SAME TO PROVENT HARBORAGE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. INCOMPLETE LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK, WITH ALL SERVICE RECEIPTS, COPY OF BUSINESS LICENSE AND DIAGRAM OF FACILITY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BEHIND VENDING MACHINES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • ALL WINDOW SILLS AND WALLS IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. REPAIR LOOSE AND MISSING WALLBASE COVING BEHIND VENDING MACHINES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (PLANTS) NOTED ON WINDOWSILLS IN DINING AREA. REMOVE PLANTS. CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOXES, PAPERS, ETC).NOTED IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS.
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. ELIMINATE RUST.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOOSE FAUCET AT BOYS 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. EQUIPMENT IN REAR UNUSED PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IM THE OUTER AREAS, HALLWAYS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN FROZEN DRINK MACHINE NOZZLE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  16. Complaint

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE PREP BACK AREA. SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND PAINT CEILING IN PREP AREA AND REPLACE CEILING TILES IN LOUNGE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.CLEAN VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS.NO VENTILATION IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS IST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

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