RecordWell Data

Lionel Hampton Elementary

3434 W 77th ST, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County

41cited violations
1serious tier
20inspections
8tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
32021
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025230
2024121
2023130
2022120
2021100
2020120
2019100
2018220
2017110
2016260
2015130
2014120
2013140
2012130
2011140
2010130

Inspections

  1. Jan 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK: THE BASE OF THE 1st FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE 3rd COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Feb 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE, ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART , NEXT TO POPCORN MACHINE AND STAFF REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM SERVING LINE, AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, AND 110. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/1/24 REPORT 2588952 NOT CORRECTED: 55- CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PACKAGED SNACKS, ETC ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, 110, AND 111. UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCESSIBILTY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

  4. Feb 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      LARGE CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F AT SERVING LINE. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF CHEESE ON AN ELEVATED SURFACE ON COLD LINE OUT MAKING IT ABOVE AIR FLOW OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN COLD HOLD UNIT TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CHEESE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PACKAGED SNACKS, ETC ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, 110, AND 111. UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCESSIBILTY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

  5. Mar 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX ADULT STAFF WASHROOM AT THIS TIME WHICH IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  6. Feb 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM AND ADULT UNISEX WASHROOM. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND UNISEX ADULT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX ADULT WASHROOMS ON 3RD AND 2ND FLOOR TO NOT BE COVERED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. May 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Jun 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  9. Feb 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Sep 5, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jan 12, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2009564 DATED 3/30/2017. VIOLATION # 38 NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK,BEFORE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE.

  12. Mar 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.

  13. Jan 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL STUDENT RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINKS METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE PLUMBING AT THE DRAIN STOPPER HANDLE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

  14. Jan 20, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (69.2F-73.4F) IN THE 4 STUDENTS RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, 2 STUDENT RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR EAST SIDE AND 2 STUDENT RESTROOMS ON THE 3RD FLOOR WEST SIDE AND DRYING DEVICES NOT WORKING ON THE 2ND FLOOR WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 85.0F AND WORKING DRYING DEVICES IN STUDENTS RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN THE SINGLE SERVICE STORAGE ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE PLUMBING AT THE DRAIN STOPPER HANDLE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL STUDENT RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINKS METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

  15. Feb 18, 2015 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 THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE MILK STORAGE 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 THE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT/W SPRAYER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE P-TRAP.

  16. Apr 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  17. Jan 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FREEZER FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING (MAY NEED DIFFERENT CLEANER FOR FREEZER)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OUT SIDE ENGINER ROOM (HALLWAY)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN RESTROOM DUSTY VENTS IN BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST. FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NEED ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

  18. Jan 19, 2012 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.NEED TO CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM

    • 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.CLEAN AND RESEAL WALL BEHIND AND AROUND REAR 3 COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PRE-K CLASS ROOM NEEDS NEW THERMOMETER FOR SMALL COOLER.

  19. Jan 6, 2011 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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 FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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 THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT P-TRAP. TOILET LEAK AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE OF MILK COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

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.