William Brown Elementary School

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A WINDOW OPEN IN PREP AREA/ CAFETERIA WITH NO SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR INSECTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. May 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND LUNCH ROOM MANAGERS OFFICE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE TO REMOVE DUST.

3. May 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Jan 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT IN STAFF WASHROOM IN CAFETERIA MANAGERIAL OFFICE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jan 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Apr 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA & GREEN BEANS).MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP- K ROOM AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 4- COMP SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRE- K ROOM .

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PRE- K ROOM.

7. Jun 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Mar 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINKS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR THRU OUT BUILDING ESPECIALLY PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM METERED HANDSINKS NOT RUNNING FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOW FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN FREEZER TO THE FAR LEFT NEAR ELEVATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

9. Mar 1, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED ALL HANDSINKS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR THRU OUT BUILDING WITH TEMPERTURES RANGING FROM 69.0F-82.6F. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDSINKS TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINKS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR THRU OUT BUILDING ESPECIALLY PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM METERED HANDSINKS NOT RUNNING FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOW FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN FREEZER TO THE FAR LEFT NEAR ELEVATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      ONE OF TWO HAND DRYERS IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. HAND DRYER DOES NOT WORK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      IN GIRLS ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR ONE OF TWO HANDSINKS IN POOR REPAIR. SINK NEEDS BETTER WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

11. Mar 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN MILK COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STANDING WATER IN BOILER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MOP FLOOR, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN SOME BATHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR AND LEAKING FAUCET, LOOSE FITTING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

12. Jan 19, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN OFFICE AND SEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA.

13. Jan 11, 2016 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

      FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 25 ON THE WALLS, PIPES, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN OFFICE AND SEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA.

14. Mar 11, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE BROKEN AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON THE REFRIGERATORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND UP MILK COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

15. Feb 10, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Feb 3, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING, PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS. MUST MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS AND AREA AROUND IT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL UNDER TV'S AND VIDEO GAME. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR AND PAINT WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORING MILK TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT AT 42.0F AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN ROOM 105 AND CAFETERIA. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK ON SECOND FLOOR IN FACULTY WASHROOM NEAR ELEVATOR; RESTORE.

18. May 7, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY, THE CAN OPENER WAS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOOR TILES THAT WERE TAKEN OFF OF THE CAFETERIA FLOOR MUST BE REPLACED SO THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME CLEAR WATER WAS FOUND IN THE BOILER ROOM ATTACHED TO THE LUNCHROOM AND ALONG THE INSIDE WALL OF THE LUNCHROOM DUE TO SEEPAGE. THE KITCHEN GREASE TRAP IS DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY. A WORK ORDER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SAID TRAP AND THE CAFETERIA DRAINAGE IS IN PER THE AREA FACILITY MANAGER FROM CPS DEPT OF FACILITIES PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.

19. Sep 27, 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

      PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN. 2011 WAS CORRECTED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON ONE WALL OF LUNCHROOM; REMOVE AND REPAINT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN ROOM 105 BY CLOSET. ALSO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM OF ROOM 105. (WASHROOM IS INSIDE OF THIS KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM).

20. Jan 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER FOR ONE FAN IN REACH-IN FREEZER.

    • 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. OBSERVED CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND DISHMACHINE; REMOVE AND REPAIR SO THAT PAINT WONT CONTINUE TO PEEL IN THESE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES OF URINALS IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.

21. May 4, 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 provide missing fan guard in reach-in freezer at west wall of room across kitchen.

    • 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 door gaskets of most coolers in main kitchen, some cabinets under classroom sinks must kept clean/organized.

    • 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 keep floors dry in the vent room, closest to the dining room (to prevent pest harborage).