Ellington Elementary School

243 N Parkside, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · School

24 inspections

1. Canvass Re-Inspection7 mai 2026

   2 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
2. Canvass29 avr. 2026

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' AND BOYS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (57F-77.9F) AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOMS NEAR KITCHEN, GIRLS" AND BOYS" WASHROOMS NEAR MAIN OFFICE AND PRE-K WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND SPILLS ON GROUND NEAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL DUMPSTERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA. PRIRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
3. Canvass Re-Inspection14 févr. 2025

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ATTACHED TO PREP AREA AND HALLWAY NEAR ENGINEER ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE CAFETERIA NEAR STUDENT SEATING AREA WITH MILK SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
4. Canvass13 févr. 2025

   9 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE PREARING AND SERVING SLOPPY JOES, BEANS, AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE FOOD EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED INSIDE CAFETERIA AS WELL AS 3RD FLOOR BOYS' TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE 3RD FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS ... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS' TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR PRIMARY CLASSROOMS AND CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE CAFTERIS AND 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS' TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50F-64F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT MINIMUM AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ATTACHED TO PREP AREA AND HALLWAY NEAR ENGINEER ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE JANITOR CLOSE LOCATED INSIDE THE PREP AREA AS WELL AS INSIDE THE DRAIN NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE CAFETERIA NEAR STUDENT SEATING AREA WITH MILK SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATION.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTED LIDS ON (2) RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass15 févr. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED BOYS TOILET ROOM (2ND FLOOR) WITH PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
6. Canvass23 févr. 2023

   0 infraction

7. Canvass14 févr. 2022

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AGAINST THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
8. Canvass8 juin 2021

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
9. Canvass13 janv. 2020

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN THE STAFF LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE STAFF LOUNGE SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, TO REMOVE SPILLS ANDFOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10. Canvass19 mars 2019

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
11. Réinspection de la plainte8 mars 2018

    0 infraction

12. Plainte28 févr. 2018

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE DISHROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, ROLLING STAINLESS STEEL CART AND ON TOP OF THE UNUSED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 85F MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, ROLLING CART AND ALL STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES IN THE DISHROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM.
13. Plainte20 sept. 2017

    0 infraction

14. Canvass23 févr. 2017

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAK AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FIXTURE BASE IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 120. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass8 janv. 2016

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE JANITORS CLOSETS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FRON THE STORAGE CLOSETS INSIDE PRE-K ROOM 116 AND 117,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
16. Canvass10 févr. 2015

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF A PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED LIGHT DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
17. Consultation1 avr. 2014

    0 infraction

18. Canvass25 mars 2014

    1 infraction

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENING NOT RODENT PROOF. HALF INCH GAP FROM BOTTOM, REAR KITCEN DOOR, AND FLOOR. DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19. Canvass13 mars 2013

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WALKIN COOLER DOOR INSIDE PANEL IS TORN HALF OFF FROM THE BOTTOM. AT THE WALKIN FREEZER THE BOTTOM GASKET IS COMMING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE OR REPLACE THEM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR THE AUTOMATIC SENSOR KEEPS TURNING THE WATER ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS BY THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN EMPTY CLASSROOMS ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
20. Canvass23 avr. 2012

    3 infractions

    • 34. 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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WEST UNDER THE COOKING HAS SOME DEBRIS ON IT.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM IS MISSING THE THIRD STALL DOOR IN THE FOUR STALL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.
    • 38. 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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE LUNCHROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
21. Canvass16 févr. 2011

    3 infractions

    • 34. 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. 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. LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS REPAIR SAME IN KITCHEN AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN EMPTY CLASSROOMS ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
22. Canvass4 mai 2010

    0 infraction

23. Canvass Re-Inspection28 avr. 2010

    0 infraction

24. Canvass19 avr. 2010

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 15-20 MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE ROOM BY KITHCEN AREA, INSTRUCTED AT CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, CLOSE ALL ENTRY AREAS TO RESTRICT RODENT ENTRY SEROUIS CITATION ISSUED
    • 34. 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 ALL STORAGE AREA FLOORS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
    • 36. 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BOILER ROOM, MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS