KING SELECTIVE ENROL.H/S in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/17/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at KING SELECTIVE ENROL.H/S during a routine inspection conducted on 04/17/2023.

Located at 4445 S Drexel (900E) in the Hyde Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The Hyde Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Found Some Faucets Not Staying on the Required Minimum Time of 20 Seconds in Student Washrooms. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Instructed to Adjust Where Needed.. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The third violation related to food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Found Hot Running Water in Student Washrooms on First, Second and Third Floor at Insufficient Temperatures: 74f and 68f Girls, 75.2f Boys (1st Fl), 67.8f Girls, 67.8f Boys (2nd Fl), 68f Girls and 68f Boys (3rd Fl). The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

The fourth violation involved temperature control. Inspectors documented: Instructed That Hot Running Water Should Be at a Minimum of 100f at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030(c).. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fifth violation concerned pest control. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Found Rodent Activity on Premises. Observed 50-60 Mouse Droppings in the Following Areas: Under Serving Line on the Floor, in Dry Storage Room Under Shelves, in Room Where Ice Machine Located on Floor and Behind Stove on Floor. Instructed to Clean All Areas. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-020(a).. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/17/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.