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Dever Elementary School

3436 N Osceola, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County

44cited violations
1serious tier
19inspections
13tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
22941
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025100
2024110
2023121
2022210
2021150
2020170
2019140
2018130
2017130
2016120
2015120
2014140
2013230
2012140
2011110
2010120

Inspections

  1. Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jan 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Feb 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM NEAR THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Feb 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 78.9 F-86.6 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.ENGINEER IS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED GAPS OPENINGS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS #4.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Feb 10, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jan 26, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED AND OLD BROKEN WOODEN HORSES SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID CLOSED ON DUMPSTER AND MUST KEEP AREA SURROUNDING DUMPSTER CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  7. Mar 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.COS--(CPS).

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN (MAIN BUILDING) FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HOT HANDLE (LOOSE) AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE (ANNEX) FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS LOCATED IN (MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN (1ST FLOOR) GIRLS WASHROOM SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jan 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE ALL WASHROOM (1ST/2ND FLOOR/ANNEX).

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE REAR STORAGE.OFFICE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.

  9. Mar 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THIRD FLOOR MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MONAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THIRD FLOOR MOPSINK. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ENGINEER STATED THERE IS NO GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTERIN MOPSINK CLOSETS.INSTRUCTING ENGINEERING TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER IN MOPSINK CLOSETS. CORE VIOLATION

  10. May 4, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE THE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE SERVING LINE PREP AREA, THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN, AND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT THE SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION AND BUILDUP ON THE WATER LINE AND DRAIN.

  11. Feb 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS/BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

  12. Mar 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA HAS ICE BUILD UP ALONG GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  13. Feb 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN PREP AREA (NOTED MILK CRATES ARE USED AS SHELVINGS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

  14. May 8, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS LACKING HOT WATER 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM -60.9F,2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM -63.0F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILIZE OTHER STUDENT TOILET ROOMS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PER CITY CODE.HAND WASHING /TOILET FACILITIES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS/ADJUSTMENTS TO SAID STUDENTS HANDSINKS ADEQUATE RUNNING HOT WATER NOW PROVIDED 10:30 A.M. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AT THE PRE-K EXTERIOR MOBILES ENGINEER MADE AWARE. CEILINGS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS WITH STAINS MUST CLEAN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ENGINEER MADE AWARE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN MOP SINK CLOSET AT THE EXTERIOR MOBILE,WOODEN PALLETS NEAR THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  15. Dec 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Mar 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall in teachers/staff bathroom that had peeling paint/plaster by washbowl, shall be repaired/sealed, walls, ceilings in 3rd floor, 2nd floor hallways, staircases areas shall be repaired/sealed, classroom #207 had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Broken, damaged light shields in 2nd floor classrooms, shall be replaced. Light shields in hallways 2nd floor(main buildin), and mobile unit need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation) in mobile unit bathrooms, and classrooms not clean, need cleaning.

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

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

      VENTILATION COVERS IN GIRL'S WASHROOMS 2ND FLOOR AND MOBILE CLASSROOM UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MESH WIRE SCREEN ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BOILER ROOM BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECTS/PESTS FROM ENTERING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOT PROPERY SEALED BASE WALLS UNDER WASHBOWL SINK IN BOY'S WASHROOM ,MOBILE CLASSROOM MUST BE SEALED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOW OF WATER IN FAUCETS IN BOY'S WASHROOM IN 2ND FLOOR MUST BE ADJUSTED

  18. May 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage room not maintained. Instructed to organize and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor and away from wall.

  19. Jun 11, 2010 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. ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE MOBILE(ANNEX )CLASSROOM BECOMING RUSTY AT THE BOTTOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM;MANAGER SAID THEY WILL BE REPLACING THE DOOR THIS SUMMER

    • 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. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF BOY'S TOILET,1ST FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED /MUST BE REPAINTED WITH NON TOXIC; CELING VENTS IN STAFF WASHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN 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.