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ARTHUR A. LIBBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5330 S LOOMIS, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School

Inspection summary

ARTHUR A. LIBBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has been inspected 23 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 18, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 23 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2025. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 10, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 18 times across 15 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 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 10 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2019. For example: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

23 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Storing wet mop head in dry food storage room, instructed to keep away from food storage.
  2. Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LITTER ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE UPPER WALL IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PIPE; MUST SCRAPE AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT. (ENGINEER STATES THAT IT IS LEAD BASED)
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WINDOW SILLS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AND REAR LUNCH ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN SMALL LUNCHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to food handlers while in the kitchen. Observed no hand sink in the same room where food handlers prep, cook, and openly dispense hot/cold TCS foods. Must install exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in kitchen with hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure; soap/paper towels; and a hand washing sign. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to food handlers while in the kitchen. Observed no hand sink in the same room where food handlers prep, cook, and openly dispense hot/cold TCS foods. Must install exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in kitchen with hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure; soap/paper towels; and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN HOT WATER OR INSIDE THE FOOD.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE PIPES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXI PAINT.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Observed no exposed hand sink easily accessible to food handlers while in the kitchen. Observed no hand sink in the same room where food handlers prep, cook, and openly dispense hot/cold TCS foods. Must install exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in kitchen with hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure; soap/paper towels; and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed peeling paint and porous, crumbling unsealed brick on walls throughout basement (kitchen, hallway dish/sink area, and in rooms where students eat). Must seal all walls to prevent peeling paint. Must make all walls non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE OVENS, AND IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(IN HALL WAY), NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENT OVER THE OVENS. OBSERVED THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT STUDENT SEATING AREA (OUT SIDE ROOM 413) IN POOR REPAIR/PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER HAS PEELING PAINT MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT AND SAME NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DINING AREA. CEILING AT GIRLS SOUTH RESTROOM IN BASEMENT NEEDS REPAIR.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OPENINGS/GAPS AROUND INTERIOR OF DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE DOOR MEETS WALL. MUST SEAL. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN SERVING AREA, RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT.
  17. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SPOONS, FORKS ETC. IMPROPERLY STORED FOOD END UP, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED(HANDLE UP).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED HOLE'S IN THE FLOOR. AT LUNCHROOM BY THE DILLARD UNIVERSITY SIGN, IN FRONT ENGINER OFFICE NEED TO REPAIR/FILL ALL HOLES. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOTH MENS, AND LADIER BASEMENT RESTROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON LOWER PARTS OF THE BASEMENT WALLS NEED TO REMOVE/REPAIR. NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND DISH AREA. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN MOP SINK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BOYS BASEMENT TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  19. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Canvass

    3 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.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.12 ON FLOORS AROUND STORAGE ON FLOORS IN ENGINEER STAFF BRAKE ROOM/LIGHT FIXTURES,18 DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER STORAGE PALLETS,BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ENGINEER STORAGE AREA,8 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN BOOK STORAGE ROOM-401. MUST CLEAN ,SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO SOUTH DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 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.EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON OVER HEAD PIPES IN STUDENT DINING ROOMS.MUST REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.VENT DUSTY OVER OVENS MUST CLEAN
  21. Canvass

    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 DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN MOP ROOMS.
    • 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. CLEAN WALLS OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN MOP ROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON CONDESSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  22. 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. CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS. IN JANITOR CLOSETS.
    • 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 INVERT/PROPERLY STORE MOPS AFTER USE IN JANITOR CLOSETS.
  23. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND BASE ON PREP TABLE, & MICROWAVE OVEN IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE ALL TRACES OF PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP, DINING AND WASHROOM AREAS AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS AND REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING WALL COVINGS(BASES) IN KITCHEN, DINING AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT ABOVE OVENS IN KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY CENTER FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK

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