LANGSTON HUGHES
240 W 104TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60628
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 16, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2' GAP ON THE LEFT DOOR ON THE RIGHT CORNER; DOOR #14 THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT DOOR HAS A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH IT. MAKING THE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE SINK, PREP TABLES AND ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET/PAIL OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES EXIST AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND-WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS VERY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE. -THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY WHEN IT OR THE HOT WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET. -THE LAST FAUCET OF THE 3 IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM CLASSROOM #152 HAS NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP IS STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 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.