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James Russell Lowell Elementary

3320 W Hirsch AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

73cited violations
2serious tier
25inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
24251
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262110
2025140
2024352
2023140
2022120
2021120
2020260
2019110
2018140
2017120
2016270
2015270
2014130
2013250
2012270
2011120
2010110

Inspections

  1. Feb 4, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11---OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET, ON THE TWO-DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE SOUTH LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  2. Jan 27, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS NUMBER 11 AND DELIVERY SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT-FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE CORNER OF FLOOR NEXT TO THE HAND-WASHING SINK, AND BEHIND WARMER AND COOLERS AND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN LUNCHROOM 121. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM LEADING TO THE STAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR NUMBER 11. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET, ON THE TWO-DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE SOUTH LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED BOYS WASHROOM NUMBER 120 IN UNSANITARY STATE WITH TOILET PAPER AND URINE ON TOILET SEATS.INSTRUCTED PIC TO SANTIZE AND DETAIL CLEAN TOILET SEATS AND BOWLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, LITTER IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE STAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR NEXT TO THE EXIT DOORS #11 AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE MANAGERS OFFICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES BEHIND THE STEAMER AND ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM CONNECTED TO THE LUNCHROOM #121 AND THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE SAME LUNCHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED OLD GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO SANITIZE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MANTAIN.

  3. Mar 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 3-4 MOUSE/RAT DROPPINGS AS EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE FLOOR IN LUCHROOM NEXT TO THE WARMING UNIT ON THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FROZEN VEGETEBLES IN KITCHEN AREA WITH NO GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN BUCKET OF WATER IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

  4. May 28, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  5. May 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      CORRECTED - 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 112.2F. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60.3F, 2ND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM WATER AT 61.4 AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER AT 78.0F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  6. Apr 30, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.0F, 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 86.2F, 2ND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM WATER AT 82.6 AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER AT 81.3F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  7. Jun 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

  8. Jun 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA, IN KITCHENS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  9. Jun 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SOME WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED STAND UP 1-DOOR PRODUCE REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID DAMAGED FREEZER DOOR GASKET.

  10. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE SERVING LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWEL AND RUNNING COLD AND HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN UNUSED AND BROKEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE PREP/ BREAD STROAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE.

  11. Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE SERVING LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWEL AND RUNNING COLD AND HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(c).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED ALL STAFF UNISEX AND WOMEN RESTROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL STAFF UNISEX AND WOMEN RESTROOMS ON PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN UNUSED AND BROKEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE PREP/ BREAD STROAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE.

  12. Apr 3, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE SERVING LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWEL AND RUNNING COLD AND HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(c).

  13. Jan 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN DINING ROOM IS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND REACH -IN FREEZER AT EAST DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES AT ONE WASHBOWEL AT THIRD FLOOR GIRLS EAST SIDE RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

  14. Apr 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE KNOB ON THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Mar 1, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MILK HOLDERS IN ROOM 103 IN POOR REPAIR/WHEELS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN LUNCH ROOM 103 SERVING LINE, INSTRUCTED TI PROVIDE PROPER RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AND CONNECTED TO PROPER PLUMBING. ALSO THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN IS BROKEN, BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  16. Feb 22, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR KNOB/HANDLE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED THE MILK HOLDER IN ROOM 103 IN POOR REPAIR WHEELS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN LUNCH ROOM 103 SERVING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PROPER RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AND CONNECTED TO PROPER PLUMBING. ALSO THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN IS BROKEN, BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  17. May 26, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WEST SIDE WALL IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL EAST SIDE OF 110 PRE-K CLASSROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

  18. May 18, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED NO TEMPER OR HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS ON GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS ON THE 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN FROM 59.6F-66.8F. CHILDREN MUST USE WEST SIDE BATHROOMS TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT OR TEMPER RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WEST SIDE WALL IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL EAST SIDE OF 110 PRE-K CLASSROOM. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

  19. Mar 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MILK CRATES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELAVATION MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A HOLE INTO THE WALL NEXT TO THE MOP SINK (2nd floor) IN THE UTILITY CLOSET NEXT TO THE TEACHERS LUNCH ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE FAUCET IN THE TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 2nd FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BRING UP TO PLUMBING CODE.

  20. May 24, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. May 8, 2013 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, MIDDLE LUNCH ROOM CLOSET,ON FLOOR IN BOOK STORE ROOM 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BOOK/SUPPLY ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. HAVE A PEST CONTROL TECH. COME HERE TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/2013.(SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FILTER ABOVE STOVE VERY DUSTY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. SECOND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST TOILET IS BROKEN,3RD FLOOR BOYS 2ND URINAL IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS, BOOK STORE ROOMS.

  22. Jun 11, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND & 3RD FL. GIRL'S,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,1ST FL. STAFF MEN'S

  23. Jun 4, 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS,FLOOR OF PREP TABLE IN MAIN & MIDDLE LUNCH ROOM ,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN UNUSED DISH MACHINE,,ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN MAIN LUNCH ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.ALSO FRONT MAIN ENTRY DOOR & WEST DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/4/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,3RD FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND & 3RD FL. GIRL'S,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,1ST FL. STAFF MEN'S.

  24. Mar 4, 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. NOTED SOME CHIPPED PAINT UNDER STAIRCASE. REOMVE SAME.

    • 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. NOTED SOME CLUTTER, ORGANIZE SAME.

  25. May 6, 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. MUST REPAINT WALL IN BOILER ROOM, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PLASTER

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.