Nettelhorst Elementary

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Inspections

1. May 4, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE MAIN LUNCHROOM AREA, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOMS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM IN ENGINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUILDING BETWEEN DOOR 9 AND PLAYGROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

2. Apr 27, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE MAIN LUNCHROOM AREA, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOMS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM IN ENGINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUILDING BETWEEN DOOR 9 AND PLAYGROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# 2635267DATED 04/20/2026 5-501.15: **PF** Outside Receptacles OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 02/22/2026 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: CHICKEN NUGGETS RANGING IN TEMP 124.3F TO 125.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOMS AND IN ENGINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUILDING BETWEEN DOOR 9 AND PLAYGROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.

4. Apr 7, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15//OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP OF RUSTED DOOR FRAMES OF DOOR #2, STAFF/COMMUNITY KITCHEN, DOOR #7 ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AND WEST SIDE DOOR #5. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

5. Mar 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15// OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP OF RUSTED DOOR FRAMES OF DOOR #2, STAFF/COMMUNITY KITCHEN, DOOR #7 ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AND WEST SIDE DOOR #5. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2613632 3/12/2025: (54) OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUEDINSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED."

6. Mar 12, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP OF RUSTED DOOR FRAMES OF DOOR #2, STAFF/COMMUNITY KITCHEN, DOOR #7 ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AND WEST SIDE DOOR #5. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED GREEN AND WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED

7. Jan 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PRE-K ROOMS REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR #9 DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

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

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BROKEN SINK AT ROOM 201,UNABLE TO USE, WATER DON'T DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE TEACHER'S WASHROOM, LOWER LEVEL ACROSS LUNCH ROOM.

9. May 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

10. Apr 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Jan 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      1ST AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. MUST RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD PUSH BUTTONS TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.

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

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LOOSE WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIRS NOT ABLE TO TURN OFF THE HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF CLASSROOM #202. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN

13. Feb 16, 2018 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 WALL WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT TEACHERS RESTROOM ACROSS KITCHEN. MUST PAINT.

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

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

      MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE CHEST COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED NO COLD WATER AT THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM (ANOTHER HANDSINK IS AVAILABLE IN THIS RESTROOM). IN THE BOYS 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM, 1 OF 2 HANDSINKS IS NOT OPERATIONAL, 1 OF 3 URINALS IS NOT OPERATIONAL, AND 1 OF 2 TOILETS IS NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE THE OTHER AVAILABLE BATHROOM FIXTURES AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EACH OF THESE FIXTURES.

15. Jan 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION MADE AND POSTED ON 4-23-15 NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MICROWAVE OVENS IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND AN ELECTRIC COOKING SKILLET IN ONE OF THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS WHERE STUDENTS CONSUME THEIR MEALS. TEACHER STATED THE MICROWAVE OVENS ARE USED TO HEAT SOME STUDENTS MEALS. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IE: MICROWAVE OVENS AND ELECTRICAL SKILLET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOMS. ALL PREPARED/REHEATED FOODS MUST BE PREPARED IN THE APPROVED KITCHEN FACILITY UNDER THE SUPERVISION A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

16. Apr 23, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      Food and food contact surfaces not protected, establishment using water from an unsafe source. Business preparing/serving food while a Boil Water Order is in place issued by the Department of Water Management. The Boil Water Order has been issued for possibly contaminated water source. Premises using possibly contaminated water for food preparation, hand washing, and cleaning of food contact surfaces. FACILITY PREPARED 5 POUNDS OF SANDWICHES AND 5 POUNDS OF SALAD. SCHOOL VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS. WILL BE RECEIVING PREPACKAGED MEALS FROM LAKEVIEW HIGHSCHOOL UNTIL BOIL ORDER IS LIFTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

17. Feb 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A SLOW LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE BASEMENT TEACHER'S RESTROOM AND THE BATHROOM HANDSINK IN ROOM 101. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK AT THE BASEMENT TEACHER'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 2 MILK COOLERS AND A WARMER THAT ARE NOT WORKING STORED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

18. Feb 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT HANDWASH SINK IN TEACHERS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

19. Jan 31, 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

      FOUND WALLS WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT LUNCHROOM.

20. Oct 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

21. Nov 7, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

22. Mar 21, 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. ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD IS NEEDED AT COLD BUFFET UNIT , USED FOR CHILDREN DURING LUNCH. CHILDREN SERVING THEMSELVES.

    • 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT FROM LUNCH ROOM,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN KITCHEN AND GIRLS 2ND FLOOR(1937 BUILDING).

    • 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. PORTABLE FAN IN KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE CLEANED,DUST BUILD-UP;ALSO VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • 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. THERMOMETER IS NEED INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM 202.

23. Sep 21, 2010 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. MUST REPLACE THE WINDOW SCREENS WITH HOLES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND RESTROOMS.

24. Mar 4, 2010 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, TOASTER OVEN, RANGE AND OVEN IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE AREA.

    • 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 PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE AREA AND EXIT DOOR AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT.