Hamilton Elementary

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12 (B-D): **C** Handwashing Sink, Installation (Function) OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN IN DISH AREA EXCESSIVELY LEAKING PIPES WHEN WATER IN RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2. Feb 23, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IN PRE-K CLASSROOM, HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED IN IN DISH AREA EXCESSIVELY LEAKING PIPES WHEN WATER IN RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

3. Mar 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114// OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND IN ENGINEERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. Jun 6, 2025 6-501.11// OBSERVED A 12.5 INCH WIDE 5FT LONG OPENING AT BASE OF WALL IN ENGINEER'S WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE THAT IS NON-POROUS.

4. Mar 6, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND IN ENGINEERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A 12.5 INCH WIDE 5FT LONG OPENING AT BASE OF WALL IN ENGINEER'S WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE THAT IS NON POROUS.

5. Jan 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Feb 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVENS USED BY STAFF/TEACHERS IN THE LUNCHROOM/SERVING ROOM WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     PREP TABLE OF THE LUNCHROOM/SERVING ROOM WHERE THE MICROWAVE OVENS ARE LOCATED NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MOP SINK AT REAR LUNCH ROOM BY GIRLS WASHROOM FAUCET IS LEAKING. REPAIR ISSUE.ALSO MUST SEAL THE BASE OF FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     PEELING PAINT ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK AND BY THE OVEN,ALSO BROKEN WRAP/DUCT TAPE ON PIPE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

7. Jun 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE LUNCHROOM/SERVING ROOM WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     PREP TABLE OF THE LUNCHROOM/SERVING ROOM WHERE THE MICROWAVE OVENS ARE LOCATED NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAKS ON BOTH THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE SERVING LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

9. Feb 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND GIRLS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN HOT/COLD WATER BUTTONS ARE PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE SAID WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.

10. Apr 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT AT THE DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HOLES AND CRACKS UNDERNEATH THE WATER DRINK FOUNTAIN AT THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Apr 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Mar 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Mar 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MICROWAVE OVEN FOUND IN THE PRE-K ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. COOKING, REHEATING OF FOODS FOR CHILDREN SHOULD BE DONE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ONLY.

14. Jan 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Feb 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KTCHEN PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

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

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

      FOUND WORK CLOTHES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.

17. Jun 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SIDE WASHBOWL IN STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE LEFT SIDE WASHBOWL WITH HOT WATER UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED.

18. May 16, 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. REPLACE SATURED WITH WATER,AND BROKEN BASE OF CABINET UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN ROOM 101.

    • 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 BRICK MATERIAL DEBRIS AT TOP OF WALL LEDGES IN 2ND LUNCH ROOM,NEXT TO DRY STORAGE.

    • 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. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN ROOM 101.

19. Oct 1, 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 AREA UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE FAN COVERS AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS.

20. Apr 7, 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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE LOWER LEVEL RESTROOMS UNDERNEATH THE HAND DRYERS.