RecordWell Data

Stevenson Elementary

8010 S Kostner, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County

49cited violations
4serious tier
20inspections
11tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
25471
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025130
2024220
2023110
2022263
2021110
2020110
2019100
2018130
2017120
2016120
2015120
2014110
20132141
2012110
2011130
2010140

Inspections

  1. Feb 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITZIE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE 1st FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE KITCHEN, LUNCH ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PUMP ROOM. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

  2. Apr 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      1-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS SLOW DRAINING. 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET LEAKING AND WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 105. 107, 109. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, ORGANIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT OUT IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Feb 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Feb 5, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 20 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ROLLING STORAGE RACKS AND CAMBROS IN PREP AREA, OVER 30 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, OVER 30 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND MILK COOLERS IN CAFTERIA, OVER 50 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA, OVER 20 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN KDG STORAGE ROOM 130, 5 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KDG STORAGE ROOM 108. EXTREME CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 130, UNABLE TO ACCESS ENTIRE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ORGANIZE STORGE ROOM 130, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/28/23 REPORT 2573307 NOT CORRECTED: 55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

  5. Mar 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  6. Jan 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: TOWELS BEING USED AS A LINER IN MILK COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  7. Jan 26, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN STUDENT TOILET ROOMS (OLD BUILDING), 69.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TURKEY AND CHEESE SANDWICHES AT 55.9F IN REACH IN COOLER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR. ALL SANDWICHES DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 5LBS , $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE REINSPECTED BY CDPH PRIOR TO USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      MICE ACTIVITY NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE, APPROX 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN DISHMACHINE ROOM, APPROX 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND APPROX 20 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      TOWELS BEING USED AS A LINER IN MILK COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  8. Jan 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. May 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,GRIME AROUND MOP SINK BY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. I

  10. Feb 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, AND NOT CLEAN IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN BOYS FIRST FLOOR RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE COOKING CLASS EQUIPMENT(SMALL KITCHEN ITEMS SPOONS, ETC) STORED IN THE LUNCH ROOM AREA ON THE FLOOR AND UP AGAINST THE WALL NEST TO THE MILK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL TUBS OF EQUIPMENT 6" OFF FLOOR, AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PREMISES MISSING 3 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  12. Apr 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT OUT AT FRONT SERVING LINE AND IN REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Feb 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS METERED FAUCETS NOT RUNNING FOR AT 15 SECONDS. ALSO OBSERVED THE MENS RESTROOM LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE NORTH MODULAR BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  14. Feb 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE LID OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN AT RECEIVING DOOR OFF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  15. May 7, 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

      FOUND TOILET PAPER STUCK TO THE WALLS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Jan 23, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS REMOVE STANDING WATER, AND CONSTRUCTION DUST. NEED TO FINISH CLEAR COAT ON RAMP, STEPS,NEW BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR OLD BUILDING MISSING TILE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO FINISH WALL COVING, ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS, AND ACCESS PANELS/MISSING CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      2ND. FLOOR NEW BUILDING MENS STAFF RESTROOM VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME NEED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FROM KITCHEN/LUNCHROOM.

  17. Jan 18, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NEED TO TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS COLD MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD PRODUCT 40*F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140*F OR ABOVE NEW BUILDING.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NEED DISH RACKS NEED TO CHECK FINAL RINSE MUST BE 180*F OR ABOVE NEW BUILDING.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      STAFF RESTROOM OFF KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE FINISHED NEW BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS AT REAR 2 DOOR BACK ROOM COOLER OLD KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NEW BUILDING. NEED TO REPAIR FLOOR BETWEEN NEW BUILDING/OLD BUILDING 2ND FLOOR CONNECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO ATTACH WALL COVING THRU-OUT, ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS,AND CEILING ACCESS PANELS, MISSING CEILING TILES AND FILL ALL GAPS ALONG WALL, FINISH PAINTING NEW WALLS IN THE NEW BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHTS THRU-OUT NEW BUILDING.OLD BUILDING ADD LIGHT TO STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM STAFF RESTROOM OLD BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO TURN ON THE VENTILATION UNDER HOOD AND IN THE RESTROOMS IN THE NEW BUILDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUCH CLUTTER NEED TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN NEW BUILDING.

  18. Mar 7, 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN LUNCHROOM AREA ON WALLS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING.

  19. Mar 3, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA IN STORAGE ROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. ALL FAUCETS WITH LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Mar 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE SHELVES IN CAFTERIA STORAGE ROOM DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO KEEP ALL FOOD & NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT CLEAN, FREE OF DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKING, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS WITH INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF WATER WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO HAVE CONSTANT SUPPLY OF RUNNING WATER WITHOUT PRESSURE FROM HAND ON FAUCET.

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.