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ALCOTT HIGH SCHOOL

2957 N Hoyne, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · School

Inspection summary

ALCOTT HIGH SCHOOL has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 1, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 28, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on January 26, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 20 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 18 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on January 18, 2018. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2025. For example: ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

19 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR, DISPLAY COOLER NOT USE IN FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE UNISEX STUDENTS WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 70.1F-70.3F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER WASHROOMS FOR STUDENTS TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR, DISPLAY COOLER NOT IN USE IN FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND PIPES INSIDE UNISEX ADULT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURN OUT BULBS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED CONVENTION OVEN LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED TILE FLOOR IN BASEMENT GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE WEST SIDE IN DISREPAIR AROUND THE FIRST TOILET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TILE FLOOR SO THAT IT TIS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SAME TOILET IN SAME WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASMENT OF GIRLS WITH A BLACK GARBAGE BAG AND INOPERABLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HOTDOGS, SANDWICHES, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET (FIRST AND 3RD FAUCET) AT BOY'S SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOOR #8.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST FAN ATTACHED TO WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER WITH NOTE INDICATING IT HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE 2019. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES OVER BOTH DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE SENSOR TO ALLOW WATER TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND FACULTY WASHROOM HAND SINKS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THERE ARE 3 HAND SINKS IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM NEAR THE MUSIC ROOM AND ONLY THE MIDDLE SINK CONTAINS BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR THE OTHER 2 SINKS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARMENT SINK GREASE TRAP COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP COVER.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON THE 3RD FLOOR IN FRONT OF RM 308, RM 307 AND RM 306 FOR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR 1ST HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE BOYS BASEMENT RESTROOM. ABOVE STATED SINK IS NOT WORKING. HAS NO HOT OR COLD WATER AND MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE(OTHER HAND SINKS ARE IN WORKING ORDER IN STATED RESTROOM). ON THE 1ST FLOOR MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE STAFF RESTOOM HAND SINK. ON THE 2ND FLOOR STAFF RESTROOM MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AS WELL AS THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. ON THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS RESTROOM MUST REPAIR 2ND TOILET STALL. TOILET NOT IN WORKING ORDER.(ALL OTHER TOILET STALLS ARE WORKING). ON THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM 1ST HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE MUST REPAIR HOT WATER PRESSURE. ALSO AT SAID SINK HOT WATER MUST RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15SECS AT ALL TIMES. MUT REPAIR SAID HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE. AT 2ND HAND SINK SAME RESTROOM MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE, MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING TILES AND ATTACHED EXHAUST FAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON LOWER WALL NEAR THE WINDOW IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND SECTION OF WALL MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES IN SAME ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SPILLED MILK FROM FLOOR,
  15. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE MILK COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ONE OUT OF TWO HAND DRYER IN GIRLS WASHROOM BASEMENT,BROKEN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR GOING TO THE GIRLS WASHROOM BASEMENT AND ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TEACHERS WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR AND BOYS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
  16. Canvass

    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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE, MICROWAVE OVEN IN STAFF LOUNGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE OVEN IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT 1ST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM CEILING.
  17. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE, CAN OPENER.
    • 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 REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT 3RD FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, BOILER ROOM, SUB-BASEMENT AND PUMP ROOM.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS TRHU-OUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCHROOM.
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
  18. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10-CAN OPENER, AND CUTTING BOARD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH ITEMS.
    • 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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN 1ST. WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 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 CEILING PEELING PAINT IN MAIN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE ALCOTT HIGH SCHOOL LUNCHROOM THE WALLS,HAVE PEELING PAINT, AND IN HALL WAY BEFORE GOING INTO BOYS RESTROOM 002 THE WALL NEEDS REPAIR ALS0 THE DOOR FRAME PAINT PEELING INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LOOSE PAINT AND RESEAL.
    • 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.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN LAST TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  19. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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.SCHNEIDER LUNCHROOM OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ON THE ALCOTT LUNCHROOM 1ST. HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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