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Grover Cleveland Elementary School

3121 W Byron ST, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County

44cited violations
4serious tier
21inspections
19tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1387
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025100
2024100
2023120
2022271
2021120
2020221
2019160
2018110
2017111
2016241
2015130
2014100
2013120
2012260
2011140
2010120

Inspections

  1. Jan 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS ON LUNCHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jan 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jan 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR #01.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT ABOVE DINING AREA.

  5. Mar 9, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11-- OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE PRE-K BATHROOM ,LOCATED IN ROOM 700. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT CEILING REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  6. Mar 2, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE HOTWATER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM #7OO NOT REACHING THE MINIMUM HOTWATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. HOT WATER READ 85.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REACH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ENGINEER MADE AWARE OF HOTWATER NOT REACHING CORRECT TEMPERATURE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET IN THE PRE-K BATHROOM, LOCATED IN ROOM 700. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE PRE-K BATHROOM ,LOCATED IN ROOM 700. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT CEILING REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STORAGE ROOMS IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS 700 AND 500 WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.

  7. Feb 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jan 27, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Jan 23, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWL NOT REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100 F. WATER QUICKLY FLUCTUATES BACK AND FORTH IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 72 F TO 88 F, NEVER REACHING 100 F AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSTANT HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT SAID WASHBOWL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA.

  10. Jan 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, METERED RUNNING WATER LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE SAID WASHBOWL SINK PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINUMUM OF 15 SECONDS METERED-RUNNING WATER

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY, IN PRE-K ROOM 500 HANDWASH SINK AND IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM RIGHT SIDE BOWL IN THE MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE HANDWASH BOWLS MUST DRAIN APPROPRIATELY

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED ONE HALF INCHE GAPS AT MAIN DOOR SWEEPS AT MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR CLUTTER IN BOTH CLASSROOM CLOSETS IN THE MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO ELEVATED ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING, CEILING SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PALLETS USED AS AN ELEVATION DEVICE FOR PAPER STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND, UNDER AND TO MOVE PALLETS AROUND FREQUENTLY.

  11. Jan 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Feb 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FLUCUATING BETWEEN 65.0 F AND 80.0 F IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT OVER 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL KITCHEN EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH A MINIMAL TEMPERATURE OF 85.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  13. Jan 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT THE CEILING ON THE 3RD FLOOR ACROSS FROM ROOM 308.

  14. Jan 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON IT AND NO FOOD INSIDE UNIT. FACILITY HAS OTHER REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW (THERE ARE 2 ADDITIONAL LARGE REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES IN WORKING ORDER).UNIT WAS TAGGED. DO NOT REMOVE TAG UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS UNIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT THE CEILING ON THE 3RD FLOOR ACROSS FROM ROOM 308.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE MOST LEFT HAND SIDE TO PREVENT LEAK AT BASE.

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

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

      STUDENTS WATER FOUNTAINS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL,MOBILE UNITS,DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN MOBILE UNITS. MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM#118.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM#120,ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Apr 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. May 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS WORN OUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN GIRLS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR,BOYS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR, GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,BOYS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR, AND FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK RUSTY LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE MOBILE SCHOOL OUTSIDE WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. GIRLS WASHROOM CEILING ON THE 3RD FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED WITH DRIED TISSUE PAPERS ALL OVER THE CEILING,VENT COVER IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Sep 24, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVENS INSIDE THE STAFF LOUNGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR MOP CLOSET AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE SAME CLOSET AND INSIDE 3RD FLOOR SOUTH AREA WASHROOM ON CEILING.

  19. Feb 2, 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR BOILER ROOM WEST SIDE AREA DOOR.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR TOILET WATER TANK AT 2ND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR 2ND FLOOR DRINKING FOUNTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  20. May 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 CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE MOP CLOSETS AND STORAGE ROOMS.

    • 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. MUST SEAL OPENING ON BOTTOM OF WALL INSIDE 1ST FLOOR MOP CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR HAND SINKS FAUCETS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR BOY WASHROOM AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. ALSO SEVERAL LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO STORED ARTICLES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE INSIDE SOME STORAGE ROOMS AND BOILER ROOM, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SAME AREAS.

  21. Apr 27, 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.OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER DOOR HARD TO OPEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT OUT FRONT HALLWAY GOING TO LUNCHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.