Chalmers Elementary

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Inspections

1. Apr 20, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED CPS

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE LUNCHROOM STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO TREAT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) NO CITATION ISSUED CPS

2. Mar 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

3. Feb 21, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND RECYCLING DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS FOR BOTH SAID DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN LIDS PROPERLY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

4. Feb 6, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jan 30, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE PRE-K ROOM 107 TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. BY THE INSPECTION'S END, THE ENGINEER ADJUSTED THE WATER TEMPERATURE, AND THE HOT WATER WAS MAINTAINED AT 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TWO CLOSETS LOCATED IN THE STUDENT CAFETERIA AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE PRE-K CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK IN ROOM 107 AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE PRE-K CLASSROOM 109. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ANTS IN PRE-K ROOM 107 CRAWLING ALONG THE WALLS AND BY THE DOORWAY AND ABOUT 10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND A SMALL TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

6. Feb 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. May 31, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE GIRLS/EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

8. May 19, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE GIRLS/EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

9. Jun 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS ARE BEING SERVED AND/OR PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

10. May 29, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

11. May 22, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

12. Feb 20, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IN THE FOLOWING AREAS:THE STAFF, THE GIRLS, AND THE BOYS WASHROOMS, PUSH FAUCET HANDLES NOT SET AT 15 SECONDS WITHOUT A NEED TO REACTIVATE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND DULL LIGHTING IN THE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

13. Feb 13, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IN THE FOLOWING AREAS:THE STAFF, THE GIRLS, AND THE BOYS WASHROOMS, PUSH FAUCET HANDLES NOT SET AT 15 SECONDS WITHOUT A NEED TO REACTIVATE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ,7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPING IN THE FOLOWING AREAS: IN STOREROOM UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG SIDE THE CABINETS, IN LUNCHROOM BEHIND STORAGE DOORS, ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON TOP OF STORAGE SHELVES NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR GASKET LOOSE AND DANGLING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVE DEBRIS IN THE MICROWAVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. IN KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, IN LUNCHROM INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN STOREROOM BESIDE THE CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. COS

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND DULL LIGHTING IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTURUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

14. Apr 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR OF SPILL UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE THERE ARE MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS.

15. May 19, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE THERE ARE MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS.

16. May 12, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR EAST FACULTY WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 85F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR EAST FACULTY WASHROOM. REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE THERE ARE MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS.

17. Mar 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND NO MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND ALL THE WASH BOWLS IN THE STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE STUDENTS TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: -LEAK AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AEA. -ALL FAUCETS IN THE STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS THAT DO NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE LAST WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (ACROSS FROM ROOM 106) AND TO THE BOYS MIDDLE WASHBOWL ON THE 2ND FL (EAST SIDE).

18. May 12, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKET IN NEED OF REPAIR ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER AT THE HAND SINK IS HOT HOWEVER IT TAKES A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIMES TO BECOME HOT.

19. Apr 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT WITH BROKEN GRATES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL GRATES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH NO LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MIDDLE SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NON WORKING FREEZER IN KITCHEN DUE TO "OVERLOADED BREAKER." INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BREAKER SO FREEZER FUNCTIONS OR REMOVE FREEZER ALL TOGETHER AND MAINTAIN.

20. Feb 21, 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

      SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF TOILETS AND SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. PAINT LOWER WALL UNDER TOILET OF ROOM 109. (KINDERGARTEN)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE LOOSE SINK FROM WALL, ONE TOILET OUT OF ORDER (PART ORDERED); REPAIR BOTH. ALSO TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR WHERE NEEDED AT MIDDLE SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THAT HAVE BROKEN OR MISSING COVERS IN BASEMENT HAVE AN ORDER IN FOR REPAIR (PREVIOUS MINOR).

21. Jan 9, 2012 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. THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.

    • 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. SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN SOME OF THE TOILET ROOMS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • 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. FOUND THE FIVE (9 INCH) FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BOILER ROOM TWO ARE MISSING THE COVERS AND THE OTHERS ARE BROKEN AND POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. BOYS TOILET ROOM EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING THE FIRST SINK HAS NO HOT WATER THE FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR AND THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM WEST SIDE FIRST SINK HAS NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OF REPLACE THE FAUCET BOYS SIDE AND REPAIR THE SINK GIRLS SIDE.

22. Jan 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. THE TOP SIDES AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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 FLOORS IN THE BOILER ROOM, FOOD STORE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES HAS DUST 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. THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR WEST SIDE #1STALL TOILET WON'T FLUSH AND TEACHERS TOILET ROOM TOILET WON'T FLUSH SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM.