WILLIAM BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

54 N Hermitage Ave, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · School

21 inspections

1. Canvass14 avr. 2026

   3 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED A WINDOW OPEN IN PREP AREA/ CAFETERIA WITH NO SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR INSECTS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2. Canvass7 mai 2025

   2 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND LUNCH ROOM MANAGERS OFFICE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE TO REMOVE DUST.
3. Canvass7 mai 2024

   0 infraction

4. Canvass13 janv. 2023

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT IN STAFF WASHROOM IN CAFETERIA MANAGERIAL OFFICE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass31 janv. 2022

   0 infraction

6. Canvass22 avr. 2021

   8 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA & GREEN BEANS).MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP- K ROOM AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 4- COMP SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PRE- K ROOM .
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PRE- K ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSET.
7. Canvass12 juin 2020

   0 infraction

8. Canvass Re-Inspection8 mars 2019

   3 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDSINKS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR THRU OUT BUILDING ESPECIALLY PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM METERED HANDSINKS NOT RUNNING FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOW FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN FREEZER TO THE FAR LEFT NEAR ELEVATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
9. Canvass1 mars 2019

   4 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED ALL HANDSINKS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR THRU OUT BUILDING WITH TEMPERTURES RANGING FROM 69.0F-82.6F. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDSINKS TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDSINKS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR THRU OUT BUILDING ESPECIALLY PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM METERED HANDSINKS NOT RUNNING FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOW FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN FREEZER TO THE FAR LEFT NEAR ELEVATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
10. Canvass16 avr. 2018

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE OF TWO HAND DRYERS IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. HAND DRYER DOES NOT WORK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESSIVE WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • IN GIRLS ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR ONE OF TWO HANDSINKS IN POOR REPAIR. SINK NEEDS BETTER WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
11. Canvass10 mars 2017

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN MILK COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STANDING WATER IN BOILER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MOP FLOOR, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN SOME BATHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR AND LEAKING FAUCET, LOOSE FITTING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
12. Canvass Re-Inspection19 janv. 2016

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN OFFICE AND SEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA.
13. Canvass11 janv. 2016

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 25 ON THE WALLS, PIPES, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN OFFICE AND SEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA.
14. Canvass11 mars 2015

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE BROKEN AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON THE REFRIGERATORS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND UP MILK COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
15. Canvass Re-Inspection10 févr. 2014

    0 infraction

16. Canvass3 févr. 2014

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING, PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS. MUST MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS AND AREA AROUND IT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL UNDER TV'S AND VIDEO GAME. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR AND PAINT WALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
17. Canvass2 avr. 2013

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORING MILK TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT AT 42.0F AT THIS TIME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN ROOM 105 AND CAFETERIA. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK ON SECOND FLOOR IN FACULTY WASHROOM NEAR ELEVATOR; RESTORE.
18. Plainte7 mai 2012

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY, THE CAN OPENER WAS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOOR TILES THAT WERE TAKEN OFF OF THE CAFETERIA FLOOR MUST BE REPLACED SO THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOME CLEAR WATER WAS FOUND IN THE BOILER ROOM ATTACHED TO THE LUNCHROOM AND ALONG THE INSIDE WALL OF THE LUNCHROOM DUE TO SEEPAGE. THE KITCHEN GREASE TRAP IS DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY. A WORK ORDER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SAID TRAP AND THE CAFETERIA DRAINAGE IS IN PER THE AREA FACILITY MANAGER FROM CPS DEPT OF FACILITIES PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
19. Canvass27 sept. 2011

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN. 2011 WAS CORRECTED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON ONE WALL OF LUNCHROOM; REMOVE AND REPAINT AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN ROOM 105 BY CLOSET. ALSO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM OF ROOM 105. (WASHROOM IS INSIDE OF THIS KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM).
20. Canvass27 janv. 2011

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER FOR ONE FAN IN REACH-IN FREEZER.
    • 35. 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 CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND DISHMACHINE; REMOVE AND REPAIR SO THAT PAINT WONT CONTINUE TO PEEL IN THESE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES OF URINALS IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.
21. Canvass4 mai 2010

    3 infractions

    • 32. 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 provide missing fan guard in reach-in freezer at west wall of room across kitchen.
    • 33. 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. Must clean door gaskets of most coolers in main kitchen, some cabinets under classroom sinks must kept clean/organized.
    • 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 keep floors dry in the vent room, closest to the dining room (to prevent pest harborage).