Howe Elem

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Inspections

1. May 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. May 4, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2635716 ON 4-27-26:38-OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSIDE CUBBIES, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ROOM 100, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND ON SHELVES IN PRE-K 105 AND 106. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE MIDDLE DUMPSTER MISSING LIDS AND NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND COVER ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

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

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSIDE CUBBIES, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ROOM 100, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND ON SHELVES IN PRE-K 105 AND 106. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE MIDDLE DUMPSTER MISSING LIDS AND NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND COVER ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

4. Feb 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE Preparing AND SERVING CHICKEN, MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOORS AS WELL AS MOP HEADS STORED IMPROPERLY ALONGSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

5. Mar 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN LUNCHROOM SITTING AREA BEHIND MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH OR REPLACE.

6. Mar 8, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DAIRY, CHEESE QUESADILLAS, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE VALID ORIGINAL SANITIATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDTIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WOMEN 3RD FLOOR ACROSS FROM #301 HANDSINKS RANGING BETWEEN 55F-58F ACROSS FROM #201 HANDSINKS RANGING BETWEEN 72-77F, MEN NEAR #205 76F, WOMEN 1ST FLOOR (NEAR PRE-K CLASSROOMS) HANDSINKS RANGING BETWEEN 70-76F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS AT MINIMUM 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 DROPINGS ALONGSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN CORNER, 7 UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AND ABOUT 12 INSIDE CLASSROOM #105 NEAR MINI FRIG AND SHELVING UNIT, AND ABOUT 4 IN CLASSROOM #100 SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN LUNCHROOM SITTING AREA BEHIND MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH OR REPLACE.

7. Apr 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Apr 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

9. Mar 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED BOYS TOILET ROOM LOWER LEVEL MISSING SINK KNOB AND NOT WORKING (TWO OTHER SINKS WORKING PROPERLY WITH HOT WATER) (WAITING ON STEM PART TO REPAIR) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE RINSE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATIO AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Jan 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE STAFF LOUNGE RESTROOM AND THE STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE MAIN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX STAFF RESTROOMS LOCATED IN THE MAIN OFFICE AND STAFF LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE.

12. Mar 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. May 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Mar 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE LIGHT BRUNT OUT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KIYCHEN AREA

16. Apr 5, 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 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE FIRE PUMP ROOM, LOCATED IN THE PRE-K ROOM (100). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATED POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KIYCHEN AREA

17. Feb 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENT ABOVE OVENS IN KITCHEN AND ON WALL FAN IN KITCHEN; REMOVE DUST.

18. Apr 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      TOILET ROOMS, EXHAUST VENTILATION COVERS, HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTS.

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

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

      MUST REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN IT IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN COOLER. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSETS. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN THE STOREROOM GYM EQUIPMENT,BAGS,CLOTHS, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SOME BOOKS ON THE FLOOR 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

20. May 3, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

21. Apr 18, 2012 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

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED ONE TOP (COVER) ON THE FIRST DUMPSTER IS BROKEN RIPPED AND TORN AND THE SECOND DUMPSTER TWO TOPS(COVERS) ARE ALSO BROKEN RIPPED AND TORN NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO GET NEW COVERS FOR THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THEY WILL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SREIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020. HOOOO75399 17 COURT DATE 06/14/ 2012 AT 01:00PM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN IT LOCATED IN THE WALKIN 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. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE WALKIN IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • 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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE WALKIN COOLER THEY ARE DUSTY.

22. Mar 2, 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 AND BUCKLING PAINT ON HALL WALLS. CORRECT SAME. REPAIR WALLS IN COMPUTER ROOM, MAKING WALLS SMOOTH AND TIGHT FITTING, PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

23. Apr 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER