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Westcott Elementary School

409 W 80th St (8000S), Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

106cited violations
2serious tier
25inspections
41tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
26381
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025120
2024120
2023150
20222140
20212120
2020160
2019140
2018110
2017130
2016110
2015120
2014160
2013120
20122110
20116332
2010120

Inspections

  1. Sep 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Sep 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN TILE IN LUNCHROOM UNDER WINDOW AND OUTLET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED URINE ODOR IN PRE-K BATHROOM (106) AND IN THE GIRLS FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY IN RESTROOMS AND REPAIR VENT FAN IN PRE-K BATHROOM.

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

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK, ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORGAE AND/OR POSSIBLE FOOD SOUCRE FOR PESTS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Sep 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK, ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORGAE AND/OR POSSIBLE FOOD SOUCRE FOR PESTS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE NEED CLEANING AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  5. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K 102,104 & 106 AND 1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN BUILDING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K 102.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Oct 27, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K 102,104 & 106 AND 1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN BUILDING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR IN CORNERS OF SMALL AND LARGE PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR NEXT TO LOCKERS.PRE-K ROOM 102 ON FLOOR NEXT TO HAND SINK.PRE-K 104-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET.PRE-K 106-IN LOWER CUBBIES,NEXT TO CABINET OF DESK AND ON TOY SHELVES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER10/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN 2ND FL. GIRL'S.SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K 102.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL PRE-K ROOMS AND CLOSETS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Oct 13, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED WASTE LINE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Oct 6, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN ANNEX GIRLS 76.1F AND BOYS 78.9F WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED WASTE LINE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RECYCLING DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Nov 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST,2ND & 3RD FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER STORED UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  10. Oct 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA LEAKS UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING. -THE FIRST URINAL IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT WORK AND IS HOLDING FOUL WASTE INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID TO THE KITCHEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM WITH CRACK/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  11. Oct 25, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

  12. Sep 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM AT THE BOTTOM OF 3-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON EXTERIOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PROVIDED AN EXTRA THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

  13. Oct 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  14. Oct 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING PLASTER/PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN MOP/SLOP SINK CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE BOYS 3RD FL TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING UNDER THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE GIRL'S 1ST FL TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM BETWEEN THE LIGHT SHIELD AND WALL IN THE SERVING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

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

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

      PACTHED AREAS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN NEED PAINTING TO ALLOW FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANING. CLEAN VENT ABOVE SERVING LINE AND ADJACENT CEILING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER, AND WHERE NECESSARY IN KITCHEN AREA.

  17. Dec 7, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS ADJUSTING SO THAT IT SELF CLOSES AND STAYS CLOSED WHEN MIDDLE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL WASHROOMS(RUSTY DEPOSITS) IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND SHELF IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE MOTORS ARE LOCATED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE'S, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN PRE-K, IN DINING ROOM, IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, IN INCINERATOR ROOM, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS & CLOSETS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STALL IN STUDENT WASHROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING. ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM, ALL WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND HALLWAYS, IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND IN SERVICE LINE AREA OF KITCHEN(COB WEBS IN CORNER(S)). SEAL CRACKS IN UPPER WALL AND CEILING IN SERVICE LINE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MAKE SURE EXHAUST IS WORKING IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET IN SANITIZING SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  18. Nov 30, 2012 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

      30-35 MICE DROPPING OBSERVED SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF TABLES IN SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM, AND 5 SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR BASES IN DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS ADJUSTING SO THAT IT SELF CLOSES AND STAYS CLOSED WHEN MIDDLE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL WASHROOMS(RUSTY DEPOSITS) IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, MICROWAVE OVEN IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, AND SHELF IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE MOTORS ARE LOCATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE'S, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN PRE-K, IN DINING ROOM, IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS, IN INCINERATOR ROOM, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS & CLOSETS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STALL IN STUDENT WASHROOM IN ANNEX BUILDING. ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM, ALL WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND HALLWAYS, IN ALL JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND IN SERVICE LINE AREA OF KITCHEN(COB WEBS IN CORNER(S)). SEAL CRACKS IN UPPER WALL AND CEILING IN SERVICE LINE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MAKE SURE EXHAUST IS WORKING IN ALL STUDENT WASHROOMS IN MAIN BUILDING. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET IN SANITIZING SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  19. Sep 29, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER ON SERVICE LINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE THEM TIGHTLY TO KEEP UPPER SECTIONS OF UNIT AT CORRECT TEMPERATURE. MUST EITHER REPLACE LIDS/UNIT OR ONLY USE BOTTOM SECTION OF SAME WHICH ONLY HOUSES 2 CRATES WHICH WERE FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. DRIP/EVAPORATION PAN UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHICH RESULTS IN WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR-MUST REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ENTIRE CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE'S, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN PRE-K, KG, STORAGE ROOMS & CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT WALL VENT IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN INCINERATOR ROOM AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K AND KG CLASSROOMS.

  20. Sep 20, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER ON SERVICE LINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE THEM TIGHTLY TO KEEP UPPER SECTIONS OF UNIT AT CORRECT TEMPERATURE. MUST EITHER REPLACE LIDS/UNIT OR ONLY USE BOTTOM SECTION OF SAME WHICH ONLY HOUSES 2 CRATES WHICH WERE FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. DRIP/EVAPORATION PAN UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHICH RESULTS IN WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR-MUST REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ENTIRE CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE'S, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN PRE-K, KG, STORAGE ROOMS & CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT WALL VENT IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN INCINERATOR ROOM AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K AND KG CLASSROOMS.

  21. Sep 9, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER ON SERVICE LINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE THEM TIGHTLY TO KEEP UPPER SECTIONS OF UNIT AT CORRECT TEMPERATURE. MUST EITHER REPLACE LIDS/UNIT OR ONLY USE BOTTOM SECTION OF SAME WHICH ONLY HOUSES 2 CRATES WHICH WERE FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. DRIP/EVAPORATION PAN UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHICH RESULTS IN WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR-MUST REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ENTIRE CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE'S, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN PRE-K, KG, STORAGE ROOMS & CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT WALL VENT IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN INCINERATOR ROOM AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K AND KG CLASSROOMS.

  22. Aug 26, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 31.2F. UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 0 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCT FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE FROZEN CAN BE PLACED IN ANOTHER FREEZER, AND ALL PRODUCTS THAT HAVE THAWED CAN EITHER BE PLACED IN A COOLER THAT IS 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND USED IMMEDIATELY OR DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, ONCE IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED, FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION OF UNIT TO THE CDPH AT 312-746-4240.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      CHOCOLATE MILK-49.1 DEGREES, 1 PERCENT MILK -51.6 DEGREES, MILK MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. PRODUCT (200 1/2 PINTS VALUED AT $100.00) TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, PRODUCT MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES UNTIL RELEASED BY THE CDPH-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(B1).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER ON SERVICE LINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE THEM TIGHTLY TO KEEP UPPER SECTIONS OF UNIT AT CORRECT TEMPERATURE. MUST EITHER REPLACE LIDS/UNIT OR ONLY USE BOTTOM SECTION OF SAME WHICH ONLY HOUSES 2 CRATES WHICH WERE FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. DRIP/EVAPORATION PAN UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHICH RESULTS IN WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR-MUST REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ENTIRE CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE'S, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN PRE-K, KG, STORAGE ROOMS & CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT WALL VENT IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN INCINERATOR ROOM AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K AND KG CLASSROOMS.

  23. Jan 27, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN, EXTERIORS OF SOAP DISPENSERS & FAUCETS (RUSTY) IN ALL WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BUILDING WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOY'S WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL BRUSH SWEEPERS THROUGHOUT BUILDING WITH RUBBER SWEEPS TO PREVENT ANY RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      KITCHEN'S HOT WATER COMES FROM ONE OF THE HOT WATER TANKS LOCATED ON THE 2ND OR 3RD FLOOR IN THE BUILDING WHICH ALSO SUPPLIES HOT WATER TO THE STUDENT WASHROOMS. THE KITCHEN MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER (110-120 DEGREES) AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND WHEN DISHES ARE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. IF WATER BECOMES TOO HOT IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS, MAY HAVE TO INSTALL MIXING VALVES ON THE SINKS(WASHBOWLS HAVE SEPARATE FAUCETS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER). WATER WAS HOT IN KITCHEN AT START OF INVESTIGATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN INCINERATOR ROOM.

  24. Jan 20, 2011 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

      40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-K CLASSROOMS ALONG WALL BASES ( INCLUDING CLOSETS ) & IN CORNERS, ON SHELVES (INCLUDING CLOSETS ) AND ON WINDOW LEDGES - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS FOUND - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN, EXTERIORS OF SOAP DISPENSERS & FAUCETS (RUSTY) IN ALL WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BUILDING WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOY'S WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL BRUSH SWEEPERS THROUGHOUT BUILDING WITH RUBBER SWEEPS TO PREVENT ANY RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      KITCHEN'S HOT WATER COMES FROM ONE OF THE HOT WATER TANKS LOCATED ON THE 2ND OR 3RD FLOOR IN THE BUILDING WHICH ALSO SUPPLIES HOT WATER TO THE STUDENT WASHROOMS. THE KITCHEN MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER (110-120 DEGREES) AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND WHEN DISHES ARE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. IF WATER BECOMES TOO HOT IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS, MAY HAVE TO INSTALL MIXING VALVES ON THE SINKS(WASHBOWLS HAVE SEPARATE FAUCETS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER). WATER WAS HOT IN KITCHEN AT START OF INVESTIGATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN INCINERATOR ROOM.

  25. Apr 20, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.WALLS BEHIND THE STOVE NEED SOME CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.FAUCET ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR NEED THE HANDLES REPLACED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING ALSO IN THE TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM TOILET.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.