Robert A Black Elementary

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2. Sep 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

3. Sep 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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 VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OF VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR AR EXIT #4 AND BOTTOM BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT EXOT #7. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON REAR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AREA. INSRTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

4. Aug 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN KIDS TOILET ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP AND GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR #4 TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN WOMEN'S STAFF AND MISSING IN GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND LUNCH ROOM,MISSING WALL BASE IN LUNCH ROOM.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN KITCHEN NEAR DESK,HOLE IN WALL UNDER WINDOW NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.

5. Sep 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE HAND SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Sep 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Sep 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOOR #6 AND MIDDLE OF DOOR #7 AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ROOMS ABOVE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT HALLWAY OUTSIDE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE/MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

8. Mar 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND COLD STORAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jan 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     FOUND THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK RUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR. FOUND THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FIRST HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR DOES NOT RUN FOR 15 SECONDS AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. FOUND THE THIRD HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH NO RUNNING WATER; MUST RESTORE RUNNING WATER TO THIS SINK. (ENGINEER STATES THAT A PART HAS BEEN ORDERED FOR REPAIR).

10. Jan 23, 2017 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

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEANS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTEDD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

11. Jan 7, 2016 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 THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM. ALSO 0NE HAND SINK NO WORKING. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES.

12. Feb 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

13. Feb 21, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF HEAT VENT IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN WASHROOMS, KITCHEN, MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND WHERE NEEDED. LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTED ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM, MUST KEEP THIS AREA DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. WALLS IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. PAINT RUSTY WIDOW SILS IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BY SERVICE LINE IN KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED OR REPLACED WITH A SHATTER-RESISTENT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN GIRL'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.

14. Feb 14, 2014 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

      50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAGE IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, MUST REMOVE ALL ROLLING SHELVES FROM UNDERNEATH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND HAVE AREA SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF HEAT VENT IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN WASHROOMS, KITCHEN, MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, JANITOR'S CLOSETS, AND WHERE NEEDED. LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTED ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM, MUST KEEP THIS AREA DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. WALLS IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. PAINT RUSTY WIDOW SILS IN MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BY SERVICE LINE IN KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED OR REPLACED WITH A SHATTER-RESISTENT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN BOY'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.

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

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

      MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SOUTH 1ST FL DOOR.MUST REPLACE.ALSO STORAGE NOT ELEVATED ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS ABOVE LUNCHROOM.MUST ELEVATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      2 URINALS IN BOYS WASHROOM 1ST FL SOUTH IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.ALSO COLD WATER HANDLE AT 1COMP SINK IN PREP AREA HARD TO OPEN/IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.

16. Jan 31, 2012 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.CLEAN CEILINGS OF DUST/DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.

17. Mar 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR RESTROOMS MENS AND WOMENS WITH RUSTY TOILET STALLS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/RESEAL OR REPLACE.

    • 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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER STAGE IN GYM LUNCHROOM, AND 1ST FLOOR RESTROOMS MENS AND WOMENS NEED CLEANING IN STALLS AROUND THE TOILETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WOMEN AND MENS1ST FLOOR RESTROOM CEILING VENTS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO REPAIR MENS ROOM CEILING AROUND VENT AND WOMENS CEILING PEELING PAINT AROUND VENT.

    • 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. Ventilation: 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.OBSERVED THE FOOD 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER HANDLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.OBSERVED A LARGE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR EXPOSED FIBER GLASS FROM THE LID. FREEZER TAGGED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE.

18. Mar 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS AND BOYS 1ST FL. TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER IN 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. MUST REPLACE WORN THRESHOLD ON SOUTHWEST DOOR (BY THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM).

    • 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 SEAL AROUND PIPES UNDER WASH BOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM BY CAFETERIA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: 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. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE RIGHT SINK ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.