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ARMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

950 W 33rd PL (3332S), CHICAGO, IL 60608 · School

Inspection summary

ARMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 14, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 6, 2026, found no infractions.

9 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 January 7, 2025. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 12, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 6, 2018. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2021. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 once on May 11, 2015. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

21 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE STAFF TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 65F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA HAS PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT ALL NECESSARY AREAS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES WRITTEN, BUT THE DISINFECTANT NOT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE LUNCHROOM PEELING PAINT, NOT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN BOTH BOY'S AND GIRL'S BASEMENT RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN BOY'S BASEMENT RESTROOM.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AT FRONT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOORS NUMBER 1&9 NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS(BOOKROOM, SUPPLY, ELECTRICAL, ETC) FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
  15. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: EXIT #1, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT BOTTOM OF RIGHT DOOR, EXIT #4, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR, EXIT #9, 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN WINDOW LEDGE IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM(DEAD INSECTS).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM(EXCESS WATER) AND LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM(DEAD INSECTS).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR LEFT DRYER AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN GIRLS BASEMENT WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAKAGE IN BOILER ROOM. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN PRINCIPAL WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND THE FLOOR VENT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM CLOSET 018 WITH DAMAGED SCREENING. ADVISED TO REPAIR SCREEN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE ENGINE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN DRAIN.
  17. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE ON SECOND FLOOR IN STAFF ROOM WHERE NEEDED.
  18. Canvass

    0 infractions

  19. Canvass

    2 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. FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.ALSO FOUND BROKEN TILE IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTD. TO REPAIR SAME.
    • 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. FOUND PEELING PAINT IN THE LUNCHROOM AND IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SCRAP AND PAINT SAME.
  20. Canvass

    0 infractions

  21. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN CAFETERIA BEHIND SERVICE LINE AREA IN FRONT OF TWO-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS, REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN BASEMENT AREAS, FIX ALL DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBS IN STORAGE AREAS, BOILER ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

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