Portage Park Elementary School

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2. May 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. May 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH SEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

5. Feb 2, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE (MIDDLE) HAND SINK IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jan 25, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE (MIDDLE) HAND SINK IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2510124 DATED:05/21/2021 #10--5-202.12 (B-D): **C** Handwashing Sink, Installation (Function) OBSERVED STAFF HANDWASHING SINK RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. ALL HANDWASHING SINK PUSH BUTTONS MUST RUN WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 2/1/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

7. May 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED STAFF HANDWASHING SINK RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. ALL HANDWASHING SINK OUSH BUTTONS MUST RUN WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP IN MILK COOLER IN SERVING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK UNDER SINK IN BOY'S THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jun 12, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Mar 3, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOT CORRECTED.5-203.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17- WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR WOMENS WASHROOM(STAFF) IN OLD BUILDING MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOT CORRECTED.5-203.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR WOMENS WASHROOM(STAFF) IN OLD BUILDING MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID.

11. Jan 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.

12. Apr 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM #101, 104 AND 105 (NEW BUILDING). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRINKING FOUNTAINS IN 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOORS (NEW BUILDING).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS INSIDE TEACHER'S LOUNGE (NEW BUILDING) ESPECIALLY BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR, FLOOR INSIDE PLUMBING ROOM (2ND FLOOR NEW BUILDING), GYM STORAGE ROOM FLOORS IN OLD BUILDING, FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH PREP SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • 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 KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE ORGANIZE GYM STORAGE CLOSET (NEW AND OLD BUILDING) USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.--------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM, DUST PAN ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

13. Feb 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Apr 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Found several bulk food containers without labels. Instructed to must label bulk food containers with name. Violation corrected during inspection. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      1st floor Boys restroom has low water pressure for hot water, in left sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

15. Jan 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF BREAKFAST DAIRY COOLER WITH MILK SPILLAGE. MANAGEMENT HAD CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION.

16. Apr 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) MICROWAVE OVENS INSIDE TEACHERS LOUNGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED AT SERVING LINE STEAM TABLE.

17. Feb 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      No hand soad provided in girl's toilet room, middle sink in new building 1st floor. Both hand drying device not working in boy's toilet room 1st floor, old building. Serious Citation issued; 7-38-030. Must provide soap and hand drying device in both toilet rooms.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Peeling paint in boiler room. Must remove peeling paint and paint boiler room.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers in girls toilet room , 3rd floor old building have build of dust . Must clean light covers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Vent covers in mop room 3fl and girls and boys toilet room, 3rd floor old building have build up of dust. Must clean vents.

18. Apr 26, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be replaced, rear storage shelving had peeling paint shall be replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of storage shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in kitchen dish washing area, and by dish machine areas need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, and kitchen storage areas need cleaning, exhaust vents in bathrooms in newer building(1st fl, 2nd fl, and 3rd floor need cleaning(detailed).

19. Dec 16, 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. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FF ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS:#13,15,16 AND GYM,OBSERVED DAYLIGHT COMING THRU BOTTOM DOORS,MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED

    • 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 ON WALLS OF THE GIRL'S WASHROOM 2ND FLR OF THE OLD BLDG MUST BE REMOVED/REPAINTED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES IN SERVING LINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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 IN GIRL'S WASHROOM 2ND FLR IN OLD BLDG MUST BE FIXED; VENT COVER IN PRE -K #111 WASHROOM NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ; 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE K #110 NOT PROPERLY SEALED MUST PROPERLY SEAL SINK

20. May 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON CORNERS OF THE DISH AREA UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN THE PREK CLASSROOM MUST BE REMOVED/REPAINTED,JOB ORDER DUE THIS SUMMER

    • 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. LITTLE WATER COMING OUT FROM THE MOPSINK KITCHEN REAR AREA ,MUST BE REPAIRED,MANAGER SAID JOB ORDER HAS BEEN REQUESTED DUE THIS SUMMER; 4 FAUCETS NEEDS READJUSTMENT OF TIMER FOR THE FLOW OF WATER IN PREK TOILET,GIRL'S TOILET 1ST FLR,BOY'S TOILET 2ND FLR,MUST BE FIXED

21. Nov 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to have professional detail cleaned.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls in Pre-K room not maintained and foyer in old building. Instructed to remove chiiped paint, repair and seal any cracks and reseal walls.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light not provided in utility area. Instructed to install light.

22. Feb 24, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase in boiler room not cleaned in older building. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall not maintained in vestibule and hallway. Instructed to reapir wall and reseal.