Irene C. Hernandez Middle School
3510 W 55th ST, Chicago, IL, 60632
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (4)
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT EXIT DOORS OF REAR EXIT DOORS 5 AND 9. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND SERVING LINE NEAR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 18, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.