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ASHBURN ELEMENTARY

8300 S St. Louis AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · School

Inspection summary

ASHBURN ELEMENTARY has been inspected 23 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 11, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 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.

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 21 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 16 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 18, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 14 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2022. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS IN POOR REPAIR (DAMAGED/MISSING LIDS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B)
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • RAW WOOD AT DOOR FRAME IN LOWER LEVEL TOILET ROOM (FEMALE). INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE ON FIRST FLOOR BOYS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MISSING LID ON TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR NEW UNI-SEX RESTROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE OLD KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK, CUT MELONS, ETC) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASHING PROVISION DISPENSER LOCATED AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS USED FOR SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE DISPENSER AND RE LOCATE TO DESIGNATED HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MISSING LIDS ON TRASH RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE (STAFF AND STUDENT) TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WITH HANDLING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN LADIES REST ROOM THAT LUNCHROOM STAFF USES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA OPEN AND EXPOSED WITH TRASH BAGS ON TOP OF DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL GARBAGE IN DUMPSTERS WITH ALL LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE POSTED FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA FOR LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS, LADIES WASHROOMS USED BY LUNCHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 70.F, 74.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN, LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT LUNCHROOM AREA.
  14. Canvass

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE KITCHEN OVEN, AND CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NORTH SIDE WALL AT SERVING LINE PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED BOY'S RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR CEILING PEELING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN BOY'S RESTROOM CEILING IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT.
  17. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE STUDENT RESTROOM WASHBOWL METERED FAUCETS RUNNING LESS THEN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE LADIES REAR BASEMENT RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE KITCHEN SERVING WINDOW.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE (PUSH BUTTON) TYPE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
  19. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE TISSUE FROM WALL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
  20. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • IN SHARED KITCHEN WITH CHURCH NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF CHURCH 2 DOOR COOLER(NOT WORKING), STORAGE CABINETS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE COUNTERS. NEED TO CLEAN SCHOOL POP CORN MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR BASEMENT JANITOR ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 1ST. FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOM CEILINGS PEELING PAINT NEED TO REPAIR/ REMOVE AND RESEAL.REPAIR BASEMENT WALL AROUND WATER FOUNTAIN WATER DAMAGED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT LUNCH AREA AND BOYS RESTROOM BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BASEMENT WATER FOUNTAIN LEAKING WATER NEED TO REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN JANITOR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  21. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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.NEED TO REPAIR WALL AND CEILING IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.
  22. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFICATE OR PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING COOKED, PREPED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE
    • 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 REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  23. Canvass

    0 infractions

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