Nash Elementary

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Inspections

1. Sep 22, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS", SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON BASES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, ROLLING CARTS, AND BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/2 GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

2. Sep 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CAFETERIA AND STORAGE ROOM AROUND PERIMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTEERED TO REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED AREAS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATON #7-38-020(A).

3. Oct 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Sep 25, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID. OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHTFITTING. INSTRUCTED TK PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

5. Jul 25, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Feb 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVE NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF MAC AND CHEESE AT 55.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED TWO DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED BINS IN ALL THE UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE REAR WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FREEZER UNIT AND COOLING UNITS WITH DECAYING WALL, PAINT PEELING AND FALLING ON THE FLOOR WITH MINIMAL TOUCH. INFORMED THEY MUST REMAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF POSSIBLY PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS IN THE AREA.

7. Jan 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE REAR WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FREEZER UNIT AND COOLING UNITS WITH DECAYING WALL, PAINT PEELING AND FALLING ON THE FLOOR WITH MINIMAL TOUCH. INFORMED THEY MUST REMAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF POSSIBLY PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS IN THE AREA.

8. Jun 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATORS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jan 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE BACK WALL OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR THE WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE COAT AREA IN PRE-K ROOM #106. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE THE BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE COAT AREA.

10. Mar 5, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Feb 25, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE TEACHER'S WASHROOM NOT ON LONG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH HAND. INSTRUTED MANAGER WATER MUST RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN THE KIDS WASH ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C).

12. Apr 19, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM THAT IS LABELED ENGINE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

13. Apr 12, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP OR TOILET PAPER IN THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS LOCATED ON THE 1ST-3RD FLOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND TOILET PAPER IN ALL WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM THAT IS LABELED ENGINE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

14. Mar 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND THE INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

15. Jan 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      THE PRE-K ROOM 006,HAS NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM, AND THE GIRLS WASHBOWL IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM HAS NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

16. Jan 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      ONE GASKET AT THE THREE DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN IS LOOSE; REPAIR GASKET ON THE THIRD DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS WITH INSECTS INSIDE IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE/CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT THE GREASE RECEPTOR.

17. Mar 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      (1)EXHAUST VENTILATION HAS BUILD UP OF DUST AND ARE NOT WORKING IN THE BOYS , GIRLS AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON THE LOWER LEVEL, 1ST FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR, THIRD FLOOR AND FOURTH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS . BUILDING ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO TURN ON THE EXHAUST VENT DURING INSPECTION. (2) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TWO WATER HOSES FROM WATER SPOUTS IN BOILER ROOM AND DO NOT RECONNECT UNTIL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED.

18. Mar 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

19. Aug 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DOOR CLOSING ON PRE- K TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN ADDITIONAL LUNCH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN 1ST FL.MISSING FAUCET HANDLE & NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3RD FL MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOILER ROOM & COM ED VAULT.

20. Apr 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND SOME MISSING BASEBOARDS (COVING) IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS TIOLET ROOMS IST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR. ALSO MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR HALLWAYS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. BROKEN FLOOR UNDER TOILET IN THE 4TH AND 5TH STALLS GIRLS ROOM AND 1ST STALL IN THE BOYS ROOM 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS IN THE HALLWAYS AND TOILET ROOMS. ALSO PROVIDE COVING AND FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Use dustless cleaning methods. REPLACE ALL THE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING IN THE PREP AREA,LUNCHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN PREP AREA,LUNCHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN ROOM 316 OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES, OLD BOOKS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

21. Feb 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS REMOVING DUST THROUGHOUT.

22. Mar 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT WALL SURFACE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN KITCHEN AREA