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Charles Carroll Elementary

2929 W 83rd ST, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County

46cited violations
3serious tier
23inspections
15tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
22571
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025110
2024451
2023120
2022240
2021120
2019271
2018120
2017251
2016210
2015120
2014140
2013130
2012110
2011110
2010150

Inspections

  1. Jan 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET IN THE STAFF WASHROOM WITH A LEAK. ALSO NOTED THE WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AND LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  3. Apr 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Mar 6, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (A): NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF), TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 82.0F-84.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 PRIORITY.

  5. Mar 1, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF), TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 82.0F-84.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 PRIORITY.

  6. Feb 27, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS(INCLUDING EFFECTIVE SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF), TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 76.0F-78.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 PRIORITY.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED 2 LARGE TRAYS OF COOKED PASTA AT IMPROPER RECEIVING TEMPERATURE OF 88.0F-90.0F UPON ARRIVAL FROM COOKING SCHOOL. INSTD TO HAVE RECEIVING TEMPERATURE OF HOT FOODS OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PASTA DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  7. Feb 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE 1st HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS 1st FLOOR WASHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER WATER SHOULD STAY ON FOR AT LEASE 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT SEAL AT THE BOTTOM AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS ACROSS THE HALL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

  8. Jan 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES FEMALE TOILET ROOMS (STAFF). INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

  9. Jan 19, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF), 68.0F-70.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 PRIORITY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS AND FURNACE ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE TOILET ROOMS (STUDENTS AND STAFF). INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

  10. May 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Garbage can is employee restroom must be covered at all times. Correct and maintain.

  11. Feb 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Feb 15, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE MECHANICAL/STORAGE ROOM BY THE SEATING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA, AND APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(a)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONNECTING TO THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CAFETERIA AREA NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND BACKING UP INTO THE MIDDLE AREA OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GET SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jan 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  14. Apr 6, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SUPPORT BEAMS IN PREP AREA/CAFTERIA IN POOR REPAIR, CRUMBLING AND PEELING SURFACE, WRAPPED IN DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  15. Apr 5, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO COLD NOR TEMPERERED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE COLD OR TEMPERED (85F) RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SUPPORT BEAMS IN PREP AREA/CAFTERIA IN POOR REPAIR, CRUMBLING AND PEELING SURFACE, WRAPPED IN DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  16. Mar 9, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Mar 2, 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

      OBSERVED THE EAST SIDE OUTERMOST DOUBLE DOORS WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  18. Feb 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE LOWER BEAMS REPAIRED WITH DUST TAPE, NOT MAINTAINED THE USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE LOWER BEAMS IN THE LUNCH ROOM. OBSERVED THE GLASS MISSING FROM THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  19. Apr 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WASH BOWLS IN GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE AND DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LOWER WALL BEAMS IN KITCHEN AREA CHIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Jan 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BENT FRONT WHEEL AT STEAM TABLE NEED TO REPLACE. ALSO BROKEN DINING TABLE IN BASEMENT LUNCH ROOM NEED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN MICROWAVE AND FREEZER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE 1ST.FLOOR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD 1ST. FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM.

  21. Jan 19, 2012 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.OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM REAR BY WALK-IN FREEZER/STAIR WAY AND OBSERVED WALLS /PILLARS WITH PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND REPAINT WALLS/ PILLARS.

  22. Jan 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED THROUGH OUT PREP AND EATING AREA. MUST PROPERLY SHEILD ALL LIGHTS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  23. Mar 16, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR TILES MISSING AT BASE OF STAIRS LEADING TO CAFETERIA CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER. REPLACE TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN UTILITY CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT OUT IN UTILITY CLOSET. REPLACE SAME

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. BASE OF FAUCET AND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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.