Ellington Elementary School

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Inspections

1. May 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

2. Apr 29, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' AND BOYS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (57F-77.9F) AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOMS NEAR KITCHEN, GIRLS" AND BOYS" WASHROOMS NEAR MAIN OFFICE AND PRE-K WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND SPILLS ON GROUND NEAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL DUMPSTERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA. PRIRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

3. Feb 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ATTACHED TO PREP AREA AND HALLWAY NEAR ENGINEER ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE CAFETERIA NEAR STUDENT SEATING AREA WITH MILK SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

4. Feb 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE PREARING AND SERVING SLOPPY JOES, BEANS, AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE FOOD EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED INSIDE CAFETERIA AS WELL AS 3RD FLOOR BOYS' TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS ... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS' TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR PRIMARY CLASSROOMS AND CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE CAFTERIS AND 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS' TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50F-64F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT MINIMUM AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ATTACHED TO PREP AREA AND HALLWAY NEAR ENGINEER ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE JANITOR CLOSE LOCATED INSIDE THE PREP AREA AS WELL AS INSIDE THE DRAIN NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE CAFETERIA NEAR STUDENT SEATING AREA WITH MILK SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTED LIDS ON (2) RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

5. Feb 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED BOYS TOILET ROOM (2ND FLOOR) WITH PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

6. Feb 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Feb 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AGAINST THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

8. Jun 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jan 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN THE STAFF LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE STAFF LOUNGE SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, TO REMOVE SPILLS ANDFOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

10. Mar 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

11. Mar 8, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Feb 28, 2018 Complaint · 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE DISHROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, ROLLING STAINLESS STEEL CART AND ON TOP OF THE UNUSED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 85F MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, ROLLING CART AND ALL STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES IN THE DISHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM.

13. Sep 20, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Feb 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS DIRTY IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FIXTURE BASE IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 120. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

15. Jan 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE JANITORS CLOSETS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FRON THE STORAGE CLOSETS INSIDE PRE-K ROOM 116 AND 117,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

16. Feb 10, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF A PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

17. Apr 1, 2014 Consultation · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass w/ Conditions.

18. Mar 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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

      OUTER OPENING NOT RODENT PROOF. HALF INCH GAP FROM BOTTOM, REAR KITCEN DOOR, AND FLOOR. DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

19. Mar 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALKIN COOLER DOOR INSIDE PANEL IS TORN HALF OFF FROM THE BOTTOM. AT THE WALKIN FREEZER THE BOTTOM GASKET IS COMMING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE OR REPLACE THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR THE AUTOMATIC SENSOR KEEPS TURNING THE WATER ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS BY THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN EMPTY CLASSROOMS ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

20. Apr 23, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 PREP AREA WEST UNDER THE COOKING HAS SOME DEBRIS ON IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM IS MISSING THE THIRD STALL DOOR IN THE FOUR STALL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.

    • 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 LUNCHROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

21. Feb 16, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT.

    • 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. LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS REPAIR SAME IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • 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 EMPTY CLASSROOMS ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

22. May 4, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Fail.

23. Apr 28, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

24. Apr 19, 2010 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 15-20 MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE ROOM BY KITHCEN AREA, INSTRUCTED AT CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, CLOSE ALL ENTRY AREAS TO RESTRICT RODENT ENTRY SEROUIS CITATION ISSUED

    • 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. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREA FLOORS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

    • 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 IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS

    • 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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BOILER ROOM, MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS