Dawes Elementary

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Inspections

1. Mar 3, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jan 26, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS IN MOBILE UNIT (PRE-K) IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED FLOW OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATING. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

3. Jan 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Feb 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     MISSING SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, (PREMISES HAS ONLY A BAG OF ABSORBANT MATERIAL ON SITE) . INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND ALL SUPPLIES NECESSARY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS INCLUDING EFFECTIVE SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A LID IN THE STAFF WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOM IN MOBILE UNIT (PRE-K) UNABLE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED FLOW OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATING. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

7. May 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOOR TILES MISSING AT WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WALLS IN NEED OF PAINTING IN WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED WATER PIPES IN CEILING ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

9. Feb 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Jan 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED HAND DRYING DEVICES NOT WORKING, AND NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE FIRST FLOOR BOYS REST ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ENGINER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AT THIS TIME.

    • 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 IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

11. May 15, 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

      OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE LUNCHROOM SEATING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

12. Jan 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED FOUR STUDENT RESTROOMS ACROSS FROM ROOM# 224 AND NEXT TO ROOM# 113 WITH NO HOT WATER (58.1F-59.7F) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL STUDENT HAND WASHING SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

13. Feb 26, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT MILK COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING PEELING PAINT IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

14. Dec 2, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

15. Nov 25, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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

      THE FRONT EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 NCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,MANAGER STATES BOOK LOCKED UP INSIDE OFFICE,MUST PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FAUCET NECK IS OFF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BUT WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON BY KNOB THE WATER COMES HOT AND COLD FROM OPENING WHERE FAUCET NECK SHOULD BE. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

16. Apr 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RECAULK AROUND BOTH WASH BOWLS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 104 AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR STORAGE BEHIND THE DOOR AND IN THE OFFICE IN THE CAFETERIA. MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE DAMAGE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE TOILET PAPER FROM THE CEILING IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT/RIGHT FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CAFETERIA. MUST OPEN THE FAUCETS OR ADJUST THE TIMER ON THE GIRLS LEFT (HOT/COLD)WASH BOWL (ACROSS FROM ROOM 104) AND BOYS RIGHT (HOT) ON THE 2ND FL (ACROSS FROM ROOM 241). FAUCETS MUST STAY ON FOR ATLEAST 20 SECONDS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.

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

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

      NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE HOT HOLDING UNIT CORD DAMAGED WHEN UNIT BLEW THE FUSE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN CEILING FANS IN THE LUNCHROOM OVER DINING TABLES. CLEAN WALL BEHIND DOUBLE DOOR OVENS. NEED TO RESEAL INSTULATION PIPE OVER SERVING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE HANDLE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 2ND, AND 3RD. COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMP. SINK.

18. Jan 31, 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.OBSERVED FOOD UNDER TABLES IN LUNCHROOM INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND REMOVE FOOD FROM FLOOOR.

    • 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.OBSERVED CEILING NORTH SIDE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGE CEILING. ALSO PEELING PAINT IN MILK STORAGE AREA INSTRICTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/RE-PAINT.

    • 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.OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS 1 REAR TABLE IN LUNCHROOM AND 2 SIDE STORASGE /PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALSO FRONT HALLWAY AND MILK STORAGE AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING.

19. Mar 3, 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. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF ICE ON FREEZER FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND 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. LEAK AT WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

20. Mar 18, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN VENTS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. (SUPPLIES, STOCK IN TOILET ROOMS MOBILE 7). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. LOW PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. REMOVE 4-BURNER STOVE FOR TEACHERS LOUNGE OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.