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Hedges Branch

1954 W 48th ST (4800S), CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School

Inspection summary

Hedges Branch has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 15, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2016, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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 number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 16, 2015. 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 once on November 16, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2013. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR,ALOMG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE WALL VENT IN THE WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE WALL VENT IN THE LARGE RESTROOM DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE FIRST PUSH BUTTON HANDLE IN THE LARGE RESTROOM NOT WORKING ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ALONG WALL BASES, ON HEAT REGISTERS, IN CORNERS, BEHIND CABINETS, ON BOOK SHELVES. 30-35 DROPPINGS NOTED. 2 DECAYING MICE ON GLUE BOARDS. FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CORRECT DOORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND WASHROOM FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF WITH NO HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER AT STUDENT/TEACHER BATHROOMS
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM 11/26/12 (1300611) NOT CORRECTED. 18- MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 40) SCATTERED IN TEACHERS LOUNGE/STORAGE ROOM, AND UNUSED ROOMS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BOOKSHELVES, ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. IN INSTD TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MICROWAVE, TOASTER OVEN, ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MEAL SOURCE FOR CHILDREN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11/15/12 (1300502) NOT CORRECTED. 18- MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 40) SCATTERED IN CLASSROOMS, TEACHERS LOUNGE/STORAGE ROOM, AND UNUSED ROOMS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BOOKSHELVES, ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. IN INSTD TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MICROWAVE, TOASTER OVEN, ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MEAL SOURCE FOR CHILDREN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 40) SCATTERED IN CLASSROOMS ALONG WALLBASE AND ON PIPES. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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