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Ashburn Elementary

8300 S St. Louis AVE, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County

56cited violations
5serious tier
23inspections
12tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
32081
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025100
2024110
2023130
2022150
2021250
20206215
2019100
2018130
2017110
2016110
2015130
2014130
2013160
2012110
2011120
2010100

Inspections

  1. Sep 11, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS IN POOR REPAIR (DAMAGED/MISSING LIDS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B)

  2. Sep 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Sep 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      RAW WOOD AT DOOR FRAME IN LOWER LEVEL TOILET ROOM (FEMALE). INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  4. Sep 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE ON FIRST FLOOR BOYS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MISSING LID ON TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR NEW UNI-SEX RESTROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE OLD KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Sep 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK, CUT MELONS, ETC) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASHING PROVISION DISPENSER LOCATED AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS USED FOR SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE DISPENSER AND RE LOCATE TO DESIGNATED HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MISSING LIDS ON TRASH RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE (STAFF AND STUDENT) TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  6. Oct 6, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Sep 29, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WITH HANDLING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN LADIES REST ROOM THAT LUNCHROOM STAFF USES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA OPEN AND EXPOSED WITH TRASH BAGS ON TOP OF DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL GARBAGE IN DUMPSTERS WITH ALL LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  8. Dec 9, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  9. Sep 30, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA

  10. Sep 22, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA

  11. Sep 18, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA

  12. Sep 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA

  13. Sep 11, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA.

  14. Mar 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Jan 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE KITCHEN OVEN, AND CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NORTH SIDE WALL AT SERVING LINE PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

  16. May 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BOY'S RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR CEILING PEELING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN BOY'S RESTROOM CEILING IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT.

  17. Mar 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE STUDENT RESTROOM WASHBOWL METERED FAUCETS RUNNING LESS THEN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

  18. Feb 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE LADIES REAR BASEMENT RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE KITCHEN SERVING WINDOW.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE (PUSH BUTTON) TYPE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

  19. Apr 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE TISSUE FROM WALL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

  20. Feb 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      IN SHARED KITCHEN WITH CHURCH NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF CHURCH 2 DOOR COOLER(NOT WORKING), STORAGE CABINETS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE COUNTERS. NEED TO CLEAN SCHOOL POP CORN MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR BASEMENT JANITOR ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      1ST. FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOM CEILINGS PEELING PAINT NEED TO REPAIR/ REMOVE AND RESEAL.REPAIR BASEMENT WALL AROUND WATER FOUNTAIN WATER DAMAGED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT LUNCH AREA AND BOYS RESTROOM BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT WATER FOUNTAIN LEAKING WATER NEED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN JANITOR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

  21. Jan 26, 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.NEED TO REPAIR WALL AND CEILING IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.

  22. Mar 31, 2011 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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFICATE OR PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING COOKED, PREPED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE

    • 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 FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  23. May 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.