Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED 3RD FLOOR RESTROOM TOILET STALLS WITH POOR WATER PRESSURE. ENGINEER STATED HE NEEDS TO TURN BOOSTER PUMP SWITCH ON AND OFF TO BUILD UP PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER PRESSURE IN ALL RESTROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FALLEN SHELF THAT WAS HOLDING CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SHELF AND MAINTAIN.

2. Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE METERED FAUCET HANDLES OF ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SINKS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO 301 TO SHUT OFF WITHIN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS WHEN THE HOT AND COLD WATER METERED HANDLES ARE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND ENSURE ALL METERED FAUCETS PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED FOR REACTIVATING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SINKS IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 101 TO HAVE A DEAD BATTERY ON THE SENSORED FAUCET. OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SINKS IN THE BOYS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 113 TO HAVE A DEAD BATTERY ON THE SENSORED FAUCET. OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SINKS IN THE BOYS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 200 TO HAVE A DEAD BATTERY ON THE SENSORED FAUCET. OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SINKS IN THE BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 208 TO HAVE A DEAD BATTERY ON THE SENSORED FAUCET. ONE FUNCTIONAL SINK WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE IN EACH OF THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE EACH NON FUNCTIONAL SENSORED FAUCET AND MAINTAIN EACH SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BELOW 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO HAND SINK IN DISH/3 COMP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN SOILED FLOOR DRAIN BELOW 3 COMP SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SOAP DISPENSERS TO BE BROKEN OFF THE WALL AND PLACED ON SIDE NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REMOVE DAMAGED SOAP DISPENSER.

3. Apr 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

4. Apr 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM AND HAND BLOWERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT THE SERVICE LINE HAND WASHING SINK AT 86.7F. THE ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO INCREASE THE WATER TEMPERATURE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Mar 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Jun 16, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LID TO GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR OLD BUILDING

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CAULKING WASHBOWL IN GIRLS WASHROOM BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(SECOND FLOOR) OPENING SOUTH-EAST WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SEALED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

8. Jan 30, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12 (A) HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN TEACHERS WASHROOM METERED FAUCET (67F TO 68F),SECOND FLOOR OLD BUILDING. PRESENT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 73F TO 74.3F( BOYS FIRST FLOOR,NEW BUILDING) AND 81.3F AND 84.2F IN BOYS(OLD BUILDING). MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF LEAST 38oC (100oF) THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. TWO DAYS GIVEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND LEAKING GARDEN HOSE TIED WITH BLUE AND WHITE LINENS ATTACHED AT MOP(FIRST FLOOR OF NEW BUILDING).NEED TO REPAIR ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE A NEW GARDEN HOSE. ENGINEER PRESENTLY DETACHED HOSE FROM FAUCET.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LID TO GIRLS WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR OLD BUILDING

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CAULKING WASHBOWL IN GIRLS WASHROOM BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(SECOND FLOOR) OPENING SOUTH-EAST WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SEALED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SOME DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

9. Feb 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, TACO MEAT, STORED IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR PAST USED BY DATE OF 2/15/19. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED, CONSUMED OR SOLD BY USE BY DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID FOOD. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS OF TACO MEAT, AT $9.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, BABY CARROTS, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

10. Feb 28, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE UTULITY ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ON 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TISSUE PAPER ON CEILING ON THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Sep 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND MOP CLOSET INSIDE CAFETERIA. FLOOR UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN CAFETERIA. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAFETERIA STAFF MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILE IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ORGANIZE ITEMS IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND MOP CLOSET INSIDE CAFETERIA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

12. Sep 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST GROUT WALL BASE BEHIND OVEN.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT DOOR #6 ,15 & BOILER ROOM DOORS.

13. Aug 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK AT TOILET ON TOP FLOOR WASHROOM. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET.

14. Jun 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CLOSET OFF OF ASSSEMBLY HALL. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED TO ALLOW PEST CONTROL FULL ACCESS.

15. Mar 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Peeling paint on the wooden shelving inside the storage/office room of the kitchen. Must scrape peeling paint repaint the shelving and maintain. Must repair the broken hand dryer one of the two hand dryer in 1st floor girls washroom, and 1st floor boys washroom and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Peeling paint on the walls of the mens washroom 1st floor. Must scrape peeling paint and repaint and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must increase the hot water pressure on one of the the washbowl sink on the 3rd floor boys washroom,increase hot and cold water pressure on one of the two washbowl sink on 2nd floor girls washroom,and increase hot water pressure on one of the two washbowl sink on 1st floor girls washroom and maintain.

16. Apr 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Aug 29, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR FOR THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.

18. Jun 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RODENT BURROWS AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST FILL IN BURROWS WITH CONCRETE.

19. May 26, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO OPEN PAN AND SINK REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH METAL. GIRLS WASHROOM (1ST FLR.) RIGHT SIDE WASHBOWL CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

20. May 3, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION FROM 4-23-10 #233256 MAY REMAIN.

21. Apr 23, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-15-09 #158433 NOT CORRECTED. #32- ALL OPEN WINDOWS IN LUNCH ROOMS AND LUNCH ROOMS MANAGERS OFFICE MUST BE SCREENED.#37- SELF-CLOSING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED ON TEACHERS WASHROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO LUNCH ROOM.

    • 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. FLOOR FOOD MIXER PLUGGED IN AND USED TO MAKE MASHED POTATOES MUST BE USED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NOT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE/MOVE.

    • 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. WALL ALONG BACK SPLASH OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE, MUST CAULK OR SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE LUNCH ROOM TALL, TWO DOOR, REACH IN COOLER.