Pass

Pui Tak Christian School

2301 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

School ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 28, 2025

Pui Tak Christian School was last inspected on April 28, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 28, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing/food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in the first floor women and mens washroom and third floor girls; instructed to replace tile where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2359566 DATED 1/29/20; 10 - 5-203.11: Handwashing Sinks- Numbers and Capacities FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD DISPENSING AREA (DINING AREA) AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN THE FOOD DISPENSING AREA FOR HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink in the food dispensing area (dining area) as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that an exposed hand sink is needed in the food dispensing area for hand washing with hot and cold running water, soap and hand towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers (teacher, staff, etc.) must take the food handlers online course. Instructed to meet the requirements and provide proof.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed handsink in the food dispensing area (dining area) as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that an exposed handsink is needed in the food dispensing area for handwashing with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a water stained ceiling tile in the girls washroom on the third floor of the annex building. Instructed to replace ceiling tile.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 2 comp sink in need of repair at p-trap. Correct and maintain.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in lunchroom area under and around tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace/repair water damaged ceiling tiles in 1st floor men's washroom, and where needed.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior surface of grease trap in the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Intructed that all food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times while handling and serving food.

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Some dust observed on ceiling vent in dining area; remove dust from ceiling vent.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors in all corners, in the janitors closet in the basement and under/around all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the vents and ceiling tiles in the toilet rooms and dining area in the basement.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SINGLE USE CONTAINERS AFTER USE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates being used to elevate items in storage room next to womens toilet room in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior compartments, sides, and drains at two compartment sink and three compartment sink in kitchen. Clean around grease trap at two compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN LUNCHROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND AROUND FURNACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING SECTIONS AT LUNCHROOM, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND PROVIDE FILTERS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING STOVE. PAINT WOOD AROUND WATER FOUNTAIN IN BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at sprayer at three compartment sink and at hot water handle at utility sink between men and womens toilet rooms on 1st. Floor rear gymnasium.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WORN SECTIONS OF LOCKERS IN CLASS ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: RACKS/SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, CABINETS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE IN CLASS ROOMS, STORAGE ROOMS, BOILER ROOM, AND STAIRCASES TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY WINDOW LEDGES INSIDE KITCHEN, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS, BASEMENT, SEAL WALL BASE IN FIFTH GRADE CLASS ROOM, AND UPPER PANEL OF SOUTH WEST STAIRWELL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT UTILITY SINK IN TOILET ROOM IN GYMNASIUM AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET NEXT TO 2ND FLOOR CLASSROOM AND TOILET ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.