Ames Middle School

1920 N Hamlin AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · School

20 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 9, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD ALONG HANDSINK IN PREP WHERE ICE SCOOP AND BOWL ARE LOCATED IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
2. CanvassFeb 10, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 12, 2024

   0 infractions

4. CanvassMar 1, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA WITH MISSING LID.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST PROVIDE LID FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 2, 2023

   0 infractions

6. CanvassFeb 23, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED BOYS WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS ARE PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS SINKS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP DOOR #8. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL ROOM FLOOR AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM IN CAFETERIA. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED FOR CPS SCHOOL.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING/MISSING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE OVENS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS/PROVIDE COVERS FOR SAID LIGHT BULBS.
7. CanvassMar 9, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVICE LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE CAN BE STORED INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER WITH THE LIDS CLOSED AND THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MAINTAINED CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (BOXES AND EQUIPMENT) STORED AT THE BACK OF THE LUNCHROOM ON THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
8. CanvassJan 27, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE CEILING IN THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
9. CanvassMar 12, 2020

   0 infractions

10. CanvassJan 11, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. & 2ND FL. (GIRLS) TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM AND ADJUST HOT WATER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 6, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to the serving line prep area. Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink immediately accessible to the serving line prep area and maintain with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels.
12. CanvassMar 2, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • Observed no hot water at multiple sinks throughout facility: at the kitchen exposed hand sink, at the washrooms for kitchen staff, and at washrooms throughout building for children and staff. Maximum temperature reached 67.2f. Instructed facility to correct and maintain hand washing sinks with hot water at at least 85.0f. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to the serving line prep area. Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink immediately accessible to the serving line prep area and maintain with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels.
13. CanvassFeb 14, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM AND INSIDE STAFF WASHROOMS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR KNOBS ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR. OBSERVED ONE OUT OF 6 HAND WASHIG SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
14. CanvassFeb 25, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED ONE FAUCET OF THE HOT WATER AT THE BOYS BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (HAS OTHER SINKS AT THE BATHROOM WORKING PROPERLY).
15. CanvassFeb 5, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK LOCTED IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND INSIDE JANITORS CLOSET. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY(HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOMS IN THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINK #6 IS DRAINING SLOW IN 1ST FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOYS BATHROOMS 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE SMELL URINE ODORS IN ALL BOYS BATHROOMS.
16. CanvassMar 21, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE 3RD FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE COLD HOLDING SERVING LINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM.
17. CanvassApr 2, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR TILES TO COVER FLOORS TO A SMOOTH FINISH IN JANITOR'S CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT VENTILATION HOOD AT HOT LINE IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN JANITORS CLOSETS NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.
18. CanvassApr 19, 2012

    5 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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
    • 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 FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM NEST TO KITCHEN AREA, AND IN BOILER RON ON 2ND FLOOR
    • 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 REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD UNDER EXHAUST HOOD AREA, AND PROVIDE LIGHT UNDER SAME AREA, WHERE LIGHT BULBS ARE BURN OUT
    • 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 REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOYS BATHROOMS, 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR AREAS MUST ALSO REPAIR TOILET COMMODES, AND URINALS INSIDE SOME BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOMS ON ALL FLOORS
    • 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 ON 2ND FLOOR, AND REMOVE SMELLY URINE ODORS IN ALL BOYS BATHROOMS
19. CanvassJan 5, 2011

    4 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.RE-CAULK AREAS ALL ALONG DISHMACHINE ENGINEER IS AWARE AND STALL DOOR TO TOILET IS MISSING IN KITCHEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM-- MUST PROVIDE 2ND WARNING ENGINEER IS AWARE.
    • 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.WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS STORAGE MUST BE SMOOTH,EAASILY CLEANABLE ENGINEER IS AWARE.
    • 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.HOOD FILTERS,VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN REQUIRE CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ENGINEER IS AWARE.
    • 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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF CLUTTER IN BOILER ROOM,WORK SHOP ROOM AREAS LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR ENGINEER IS AWARE.
20. CanvassApr 26, 2010

    4 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. NOTED SOAP DISPENSER IN 3RD FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM (LEFT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 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. NOTED MISSING DOOR FOR TOILET STALL INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (LEFT SIDE) NEXT TO KITCHEN. (EMPLOYEE USING BLACK PLASTIC BAG AS DIVIDER). INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT SECOND FLOOR BOILER ROOM.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB AT BOTH STEAM TABLE AND IN COLD HOLDING UNIT (FRUIT/SALAD DISPLAY) AND REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN COLD HOLDING FRUIT/SALAD DISPLAY UNIT.