Washington Irving School

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Inspections

1. Sep 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT AT THIS TIME.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED SHEET TRAYS AND CONTAINERA NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

2. Sep 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT POSSIBLE BREEDING SOURCE FOR PESTS.

3. Sep 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND DAMAGED DRYWALL CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE SERVICE LINE AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE LUNCH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN UNISEX FIRST FLOOR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODCUTS AND MAINTAIN.

5. Sep 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH SINKS COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS OF RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE MAIN OFFICE GIRLS WASHROOM, AND THE RIGHT SINK IN THE CAFETERIA GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP ON THE PLASTIC SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR WALK INS,STAINED CEILING TLE IN PRE-K ROOM 101.WALK IN COOLER FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR TROUT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE-K 101 ABOVE HAND SINK AND CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.

7. Sep 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

8. Jan 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR BROKEN LOWER DOOR FRAME AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN PAPER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

9. Jan 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Mar 2, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOERS AT THE BOTTOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FANS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STOPPER AT 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

11. Feb 21, 2017 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

      FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1ST SET OF DOORS ON THE LEFT. RIGHT HAND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NO HOT WATER IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOERS AT THE BOTTOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FANS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STOPPER AT 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

12. Jan 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE VENTS IN THE PREP AND GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOM (BY THE GYM) WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: -THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE CAUSING IT TO LEAK AT THE BASE. -THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (BY THE GYM) LEFT WASH BOWL HAS NO RUNNING WATER. -THE FIRST 2 WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS 2ND/3RD FL. TOILET ROOMS DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. -THE BOYS 3RD FL WASHBOWL DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL PLUMBING ISSUES. MAINTAIN SAME.

13. Mar 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE TOILET IN RM. 102.

14. Mar 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WIF.

15. Apr 2, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND BY UNUSED DISHMACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATION: REPAIR LEAKING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. (TWO SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM)

16. Nov 3, 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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON KITCHEN CEILING NEAR WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (BEHIND STOVES, UNDER DISHMACHINE).

    • 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. RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ONE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR. (TWO SINKS IN WASHROOM)

17. Jan 31, 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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PAINT CEILING IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR (A LEAK WAS REPAIRED THERE AND AREA HAS BEEN PLASTERED). SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES IN WALL OF KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UTILITY SINK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE.

18. Apr 22, 2010 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. Tomato sauce stored in aluminum gallon measure was moved to a non-reactive container.

    • 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. Repair or replace the damaged tiles around the tilt skillet floor drain. Clean and maintain the rusty floor in the walk in cooler. Maintain the floors clean around the mop area in the cafeteria.