Durkin Elementary

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Inspections

1. Feb 5, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jan 29, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED 2 OF THE 3 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERLOAD WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS CREATING A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR PEST. MUST KEEP CLOSED TIGHT AND AREA MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).

3. Apr 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Apr 24, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SOILED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A TIE FOR DRY FOOD BAGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S STAFF RESTROOM MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR ALL WOMEN'S AND ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR ALL RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

5. Apr 17, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES, BELOW FURNITURE ITEMS, AND ON FLOOR IN CLOSETS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSROOMS: ROOM 103, ROOM 105, ROOM 112. OBSERVED MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATOR IN ALL NOTED CLASSROOMS AND COUCHES IN ROOMS 105 AND 112. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SOILED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A TIE FOR DRY FOOD BAGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S STAFF RESTROOM MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR ALL WOMEN'S AND ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR ALL RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

6. Mar 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FAN COVER IN THE PRODUCE COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

7. Jan 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLUTTER IN BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS NEAR OFFICE (OLD BUILDING). INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

8. Jan 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     INTERIOR OF TOILET FACILITIES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST HAVE ALL LIGHTS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jun 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DUSTY AND FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE UNIT BY WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

10. Feb 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

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

      OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

12. Mar 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND TRASH BINS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

13. Mar 22, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3/16/17 REPORT 1995556 NOT CORRECTED: 26 NO HOT NOR TEMPERATURED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT MOBILE BOY AND GIRL STUDENTS TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS, 74.5F. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUN OF 85F AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND TRASH BINS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

14. Mar 15, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NO HOT NOR TEMPERATURED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT BOY AND GIRL STUDENTS TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS, 74.5F. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUN OF 85F AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND TRASH BINS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

15. Feb 8, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (62.4F-76.9F) AT THE WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS IN THE ANNEX AND MOBILE BUILDINGS. ALSO OBSERVED A COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AT THE BOYS RESTROOM LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER (85.0F) OR ABOVE AND ALL HANDLES AT ALL WASHBOWL SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED METERED FAUCETS AT BOYS AND GIRLS WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE OF THE OLD BUILDING NOT RUNNING FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

16. Feb 26, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT UPRIGHT COOLERS INTERIOR WITH NO LIGHT 2 BULBS OUT IN THE SOUTH AND 2 BULBS OUT IN THE NORTH COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FOUND 1 LIGHT OUT IN THE NORTH HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND 2 OUT IN THE SOUTH HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

17. May 16, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE BOYS WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WATER STAIN CEILINGS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER STAINS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN.

18. May 9, 2014 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 THE RIGHT (WHEN STANDING INSIDE) DOOR OF THE MOBILE UNIT (THE DOORS CLOSEST TO THE DUMPSTER AREA) NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. 2 CONTAINERS AND BOTH ARE OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS CAN NOT BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OVER FLOWING GARBAGE, KEEP LIDS SHUT/TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE BOYS WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WATER STAIN CEILINGS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER STAINS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN.

19. Dec 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT IN KITCHEN NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME,NEED TO REPAIR.

20. Mar 7, 2012 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.SEVERAL FLOOR TILES MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • 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.CEILING BRACKET FALLING DOWN IN STORAGE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • 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. ONE LIGHT OUT MAIN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

21. Jun 1, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN JANITORS CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION NEED IN BATHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

22. May 18, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOM ON THE ADDITION SIDE. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. WASHROOMS PROPERLY MAINTAINED.

    • 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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN JANITORS CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION NEED IN BATHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

23. Mar 18, 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

      SMALL HOLES NOTED IN TOILET ROOM WALLS. SEAL SAME