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Scammon Elementary School

4201 W Henderson (3332N), Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

77cited violations
4serious tier
27inspections
26tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
25241
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025130
2024110
2023371
2022230
2021190
2019270
2018130
2017120
2016381
2015292
2014120
2013250
2012120
2011250
20103100

Inspections

  1. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HOTWATER HANDLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE OVEN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) OBSTRUCTED BY SANITIZER BUCKET AND INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SANITIZER BUCKET AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND EASILY-ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTION FROM HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED RAW BEEF PATTIES IN ORIGINAL SEALED PACKAGING THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN FOOD CONTAINER ON THE REAR PREP AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE LID LATCH IN POOR REPAIR AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE, BUT FUNCTIONAL AND ABLE TO CLOSE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE LID LATCH TO ALLOW FOR RECEPTACLES TO BE EASILY CLOSED AND MAINTAIN ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES AND ENCLOSURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

  3. Mar 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Feb 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE MAIN BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

  5. Feb 2, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE MAIN BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2570258 ON 1/26/23 NOT CORRECTED: 54 - OBSERVED A LID MISSING FROM ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DUMPSTERS MUST BE COVERED AND UNACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  6. Jan 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 60 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE FOOD MANAGER'S OFFICE, IN THE CORNER OF THE MAIN LUNCHROOM AND BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN ROOM 107 LUNCHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE MAIN BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A LID MISSING FROM ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DUMPSTERS MUST BE COVERED AND UNACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

  7. Feb 2, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSETS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  8. Jan 26, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSETS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2500694 DATED:04/23/2021 #10--5-202.12 (B-D): **C** Handwashing Sink, Installation (Function) OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN STAFF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EXTERIOR ANNEX BUILDING. FAUCET MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 2/2/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  9. Apr 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN STAFF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EXTERIOR ANNEX BUILDING. FAUCET MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SMALL OPENING UNDER MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO PROTECT AGAINST RODENT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR STORAGE OF ALL FOOD ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN MILK COOLER NEAR AUDITORIUM ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED ONE SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM IN EXTERIOR ANNEX. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM MIDDLE AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WHEN DRAINED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTERED UTILITY CLOSETS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS BEHIND OVENS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Nov 15, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Nov 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO SOAP FOR HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND NO SOAP FOR HAND SINK IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST PROVIDE SOAP FOR HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER ON SITE WENT TO STORE TO BUY ADDITIONAL HAND SOAP FOR MENTIONED HAND SINKS.(COS).

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FOUND IN GLUE BOARD AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.ENGINEER REMOVED MENTIONED DEAD RODENT.(COS).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP AT WEST END EXIT DOORS#4 SHOWED ENGINEER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN ADJACENT MANAGERS OFFICE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED SHOWED MANAGER AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND HANDLE TO MILK REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN LUNCH ROOM TO BE IN LOOSE SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING AT CEILING NEAR LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA SHOWED MANAGER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT REAR FOOD PREP EXHAUST HOOD OVER THE OVENS AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN GIRLS WASH ROOMS IN 1ST FLOOR SHOWED ENGINEER .MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  12. Oct 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      4-803.11 SOILED LINENS OBSERVED HANGING ON PLUMBING PIPING ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11(B) MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  13. Oct 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS: ALL WASHROOMS IN THE ANNEX BUILDING; 1ST FLOOR STAFF LOUNGE ROOM WASHROOM, AND BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM IST FLOOR NORTH EAST SIDE. 2ND FLOOR NORTH WEST BOYS AND GIRLS AND STAFF WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 85.0F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. ENGINEER RAYMOND ARRIVED ON SITE AROUND 9:30AM AND WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER IN ALL WASHROOMS. RAYMOND FOUND OUT THAT THE WATER TANK WAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, POSSIBLY DUE TO USAGE OF MECHANICAL ROOM AS A STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING COLD HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL SINK 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASAHROOM(ONE OUT OF TWO) WASHBOWL SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Oct 31, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CHILDREN'S WALKING ON UNSTEADY METAL FLOOR IN FRONT OF DOOR #15 OUTSIDE CLASS ROOM. METAL FLOOR IS HOLDED BY TWO PIECES OF WOOD UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE .INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR CAUSE TO MAKE SAID FLOOR STEADY AND SAFE.

  15. Oct 14, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      Previous serious violations not corrected from report # 1966049, dated 10/6/16. Must correct the following serious violations: #18 Found 1-2 inches gaps along bottom and left side of door in pre-k room, door #12. All doors must be tightfitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020. #19 Found outside dumpster with inoperable lid (recycling dumpster). One side of this dumpster remains open. Instructed must have all lids closed on all dumpsters at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020. Critical violation 7-42-090. #26 Found wash bowl sinks in the girls and boys' restrooms on the West side of the building (1st floor) without hot water. Temperatures ranging in each sink from 71.7F - 72.1F. Instructed must provide hot/cold or tempered water, with a minimum of 85F for students to properly wash hands. Must repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found walk in freezer in kitchen without working light bulb. Must repair/replace. Must provide adequate lighting in all walk in coolers and prep areas.

  16. Oct 6, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Food not protected during storage. Found walk in cooler and walk in freezer outside lunch room, in the hallway near girls' restroom, not locked. All walk in coolers, freezers and refrigerators must be locked at all times when kitchen staff is not present (and areas are accessible by non-kitchen personnel). Operator locked all walk ins during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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 1-2 inches gaps along bottom and left side of door in pre-k room, door #12. All doors must be tightfitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair. 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 outside dumpster with inoperable lid (recycling dumpster). One side of this dumpster remains open. Instructed must have all lids closed on all dumpsters at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      Found wash bowl sinks in the girls and boys' restrooms on the West side of the building (1st floor) without hot water. Temperatures ranging in each sink from 71.7F - 72.1F. Instructed must provide hot/cold or tempered water, with a minimum of 85F for students to properly wash hands. Must repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found walk in freezer in kitchen without working light bulb. Must repair/replace. Must provide adequate lighting in all walk in coolers and prep areas.

  17. Sep 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR COVING MISSING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE GIRLS WASHROOM NEXT TO THE LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE THE PRE-K ROOM WASHROOM WASH BOWLS. MUST REMOVE.

  18. Sep 16, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 56F WITH MILK AT 46.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS OF MILK AT 46.3F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK-IN COOLER. ALL MILK DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE 121.70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9-12-14 NOT CORRECTED #36-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR COVING MISSING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE GIRLS WASHROOM NEXT TO THE LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE THE PRE-K ROOM WASHROOM WASH BOWLS. MUST REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE PRE-K ROOM REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE PRE-K CLASSROOM THAT THE PRE-K TEACHER STATES IS BEING USED TO REHEAT CHILDREN'S LUNCHES FROM HOME. ALL MEALS ARE TO BE RE-HEATED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ONLY WITH ACCESS TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  19. Sep 12, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BOILER ROOM (MAIN BUILDING).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE WITH LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

  20. Nov 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION COVERS IN BOYS AND GIRLS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR) HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO DISCARD FREEZER, COLD HOLD UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER ( OUT SIDE OF LUNCH ROOM, FIRST FLOOR) THAT ARE NOT IN USE.

  21. Feb 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      GIRLS TOILET ROOM SECOND FLOOR WEST AND BOYS 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM, SOUTHWEST, DID NOT HAVE HAND CLEANSER. HAND CLEANSER WAS INSTALLED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS DURING INSPECTION (CDI). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED,7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION COVERS THRU-OUT BUILDING HAVE BUILT UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BOXES OF LIGHT FIXTURE ON BASEMENT FLOOR ; WIND TUNNEL. MUST REMOVE BOXES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  22. May 31, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE TEACHERS LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR REHEATING ROOM.------------MUST FIX LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT HAND SINK INSIDE BOYS TOILET ROOM (MOBILE 3).

  23. Oct 17, 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. ATTACHED METALS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING OVEN AND AROUND LUNCHROOM UNCLEAN AND RUSTED MUST REMOVE RUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED

  24. May 10, 2011 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 READJUST WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF 1 ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE SCREEN AT THE EXHAUST WINDOW IN STORAGE AREA

    • 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 SHIELD IN THE STORAGE AREA

  25. Oct 29, 2010 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 in boiler room and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall in prep area behind prep table has chipped paint. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles inside classrooms and adjacent closets in mobile units. Instructed to detail clean, organize and elevate stock 6 inches or higher off floor

  26. Oct 22, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      Toilet rooms in mobile unit for students male and female not maintained or operated. Handsinks in toilet rooms not provided with hot running water for proper hand washing for students. Hot water temperature at 65.1 F. Instructed that all handsinks must supply hot and cold running water under city pressure at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in boiler room and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall in prep area behind prep table has chipped paint. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles inside classrooms and adjacent closets in mobile units. Instructed to detail clean, organize and elevate stock 6 inches or higher off floor.

  27. Feb 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase not cleaned in basement. Instructed to deatil clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Chipped paint along wallbase in kitchen area next to prep table. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Water pressure low in boys toilet room northside. Instructed to repair and increase water pressure.

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.