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Hitch Elementary School

5625 N McVicker (6032W), Chicago, IL 60646 · Cook County

52cited violations
0serious tier
20inspections
12tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
23811
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024110
2023130
2022100
2021120
2020110
2019260
2018150
2017130
2016160
2015230
2014130
2013120
2012260
2011260
2010140

Inspections

  1. Sep 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      SOME BOYS WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN HOT/COLD WATER BUTTONS ARE PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH SINKS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN HOT/COLD WATER BUTTONS ARE PUSHED.

  2. Sep 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CFM ONSITE

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

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN MODULAR BUILDING STAFF WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  4. Aug 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Oct 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN GIRLS BATHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) NEAR CAFETERIA. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TEACHERS LOUNGE BATHROOM, GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS NEAR CAFETERIA. MUST PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION.

  6. Dec 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Hand washing sink not installed in the prep area. Instructed to install. Priority Foundation 7-38-030(c),No citation issued. (CPS)

  7. Nov 1, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11-Hand washing sink not installed in the prep area. Instructed to install. Priority Foundation 7-38-030(c)no citation issued (CPS)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11-Damaged walls wit peeling paint inside the girl's washroom first floor. Must repair, scrape off peeling paint, re paint and maintain.

  8. Oct 15, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Hand washing sink not installed in the prep area. Instructed to install. Priority Foundation 7-38-030(c)no citation issued (CPS)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Instructed to install a splash guard between the drain board of 3 compartment sink for clean dishes/utensils and the exposed hand sink.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      No hot running water in all the washrooms for boys, girls and the staff. Temperature between 64 degree F to 82 degree F. Instructed to provide hot running water at 100 degree F.(Noted the kitchen and the annex building with hot running water). Priority Foundation 7-38-030(c)no citation issued (CPS)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Damaged walls wit peeling paint inside the girl's washroom first floor. Must repair, scrape off peeling paint, re paint and maintain.

  9. Oct 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP/LID OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE RUST UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN (PRODUCE) COOLER IN DINING AREA.

  10. Nov 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN (FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM-LEFT SIDE) MAIN BUILDING. METERED FAUCET MUST STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.

  11. Sep 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO COVER GREASE TRAP WITH ANOTHER MATERIAL, BECAUSE ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED PER CITY CODE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHER LOUNGE ON THE 1ST FLOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; JANITORS CLOSETS ON ALL FLOORS IN THE OLD BLDG. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CAFETERIA, TEACHER LOUNGE ON 1ST FLOOR HAS PEELING PAINT, AND JANITORS CLOSET IN MODULAR BLDG. STAINED CEILING TILES IN JANITORS CLOSET IN MODULAR BLDG. ALSO, REPLACE CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVE SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN CAFETERIA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS & GIRLS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE OLD BLDG. INSTRUCTED TO CHECK HOT WATER PRESSURE THROUGHOUT OLD BLDG AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Nov 20, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL IN CAFETERIA NOT MAINTAINED-WALL HAS PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL.

  13. Nov 4, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL IN CAFETERIA NOT MAINTAINED-WALL HAS PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL.

  14. Oct 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR ON THE 1ST RESTROOM STALL AND REPAIR TOILET AT 2ND STALL IN SAME RESTROOM GIRLS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. RESTROOM HAS 3 OTHER WORKING TOILET STALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE GIRLS RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. THERE ARE 2 SINKS IN THIS RESTROOM AND THE ONE THE LEFT IS WORKING AT THE PRESENT TIME. ALSO THE 2 TOILET STALL FROM THE RIGHT IS LEAKING CAUSING A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE ABOVE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR. IN THE NEW MODULAR BUILDING IN THE GIRLS RESTROOM MUST ADJUST HOT WATER TEMP VALVE AT 2 OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS.

  15. Nov 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NOTED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LUNCH ROOM MANAGER STATES THAT SHE CAN'T FIND HER ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. MUST ALWAYS HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT WITH CITY COLLEGE (MALCOM X) TO OBTAIN A DUPLICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS USED FOR STORAGE AT THE KITCHEN.

  16. Oct 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in 2nd floor bathrooms had food debris from universal breakfast mgmt was advised to clean up at once.Floors in 2nd floor storage room, classroom need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Girls 2nd floor bathroom(south bathroom)had peeling paint/plaster on walls, shall be repaired/sealed. 2nd floor classrooms that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in 2nd floor classroom need cleaning(detailed.)

  17. Apr 16, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN ALL GIRL'S WASHROOM 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. CAULKING WORN OUT AND LOOSE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ROOM 213 KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALLOWED. (OBSERVED TWO STUDENTS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE FEMALE STAFF ENTERING THE PREP AREA GETTING ICE BAG FROM THE FREEZER).

  18. Dec 2, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall by 3 compartment sink had exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall in lunch room by reach in cooler had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

  19. Apr 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelving in kitchen area that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelving in kitchen prep area cabinets not clean need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls, ceilings in east quadrant of 2nd floor had peeling paint, plaster(classrooms #'s 201,204,205,208,209,210,212,213).walls, ceiling in classrooms(1st floor #102,109)shall be repair sealed.Walls, ceilings in hallways, staircases in 2nd floor, 1st floor, shall be repair/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields that were damaged/broken in classroom(1st floor, 2nd floor)shall be replaced. Light shields in classroom, hallways, gym not clclean need detailed cleaning in 2nd floor, and 1st floor.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in classrooms, lunchrooms, bathrooms, and hallways, 1st floor, 2nd floor need detailed cleaning.

  20. May 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in boiler room and behind heavy equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove all debris. Floor tile damaged in hallway in areas. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall and ceiling in boiler room not maintained. Instructed to seal all openings and/or repaint.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Boys toilet room not maintained-south. Instructed to repair urinal thats not working. Boys toilet room-north not properly ventilated. Instructed to provide ventilation in toilet room, must have window opened at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unncessary articles stored in bolier room. Instructed to organize and remove all unused clutter.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.