Last week the Francis Scott Key Elementary School passed a “suspected food poisoning” inspection conducted by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Here’s a summary of the results.
- No running water
- Issues with a pump that leads to inconsistent supply of hot water
- No paper towels in bathrooms (sign indicated that towels were to be supplied by teachers; inspectors observed kids going into bathroom w/o supplies)
- Water leaking from bottom of steam unit
- Chipping paint on walls in kitchen area
The inspection record indicated that the location must serve cold breakfast and lunch using plastic utensils.
There have been issues at this location in the past as well. Here are records of 4 recent inspections.
The school is slated to be closed, according to a list published by the Chicago Public Schools.
