Belding Elementary School

4257 N Tripp, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · School

20 inspections

CanvassMay 4, 2026
0 infractions
CanvassMay 19, 2025
2 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS MILK, WERE BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERIVCE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassMay 14, 2024
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
CanvassJan 25, 2023
1 infraction
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
CanvassFeb 14, 2022
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING PIPES ON WALL NEAR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
CanvassMay 6, 2021
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED NOTICEABLE GAPS BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS IN CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassJan 13, 2020
4 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE STAFF'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR AND 1ST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - ALL UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL FLOORS HAS NO LID/COVER. INSRTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER OM ALL UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOMM,1ST FLOR, MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. WALLS DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSDE ROOM 108 KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - BROKEN /CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN GIRL'S WASHROOMM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFeb 20, 2019
3 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT CEILING OVER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO, ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS NEATLY 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 20, 2018
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND DRYING DEVICE (1 OF 2) INSIDE BOY'S BASEMENT WASHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK INSIDE 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassJan 27, 2017
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance on the washbowl sink in both staff washroom(the new one) 1st and 2nd floor. Must re caulk and maintain. One out of two hand dryer in girl's washroom 2nd floor not working. Must repair and maintain.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Peeling/chipped paint on the walls of the staff washroom 2nd floor,inside the girl's washroom. Must scrape peeling/chipped paint and re paint and maintain. Peeling/chipped paint on the ceiling inside the girl's washroom 2nd floor. Must scrape peeling/chipped paint and re paint and maintain.
CanvassMar 15, 2016
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED MISSING TOLIET SEAT IN MIDDLE STALL ON LEFT SIDE OF GIRLS'S RESTROOM ON BASEMENT LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFeb 13, 2015
4 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 115F WHILE INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER READ 240F AND INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER READ 220F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACED AND HOLDS FOOD HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS COOKED HOT DOGS IN THE ABOVE MENTION HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 128.4F TO 131.3F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. MANAGER HAS OTHER HOT FOODS AND COLD SANDWICHES TO SERVE STUDENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-0055(A).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - INACCURATE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THERMOMETER OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
CanvassSep 15, 2014
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT (BY BOILER ROOM) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE LEFT HAND SINK INSIDE GIRLS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER (LEFT) HAND SINK INSIDE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.-----------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA (REAR OF PREP AREA). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
CanvassOct 30, 2013
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT BASEMENT FLOOR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - VENT COVERS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNov 1, 2012
4 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floors in luchroom behind coolers not clean, need cleaning(corners).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Peeling paint in classrooms(1st floor, 2nd floor)shall be repaired/sealed.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Missing light shields in 2nd floor classroom, shall be provided, light shields in 1st floor classroom needs cleaning.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bsmt bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
CanvassFeb 21, 2012
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Damaged/broken floor tiles in boy's bathroom(2nd floor)shall be repaired/replaced.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Peeling paint in classrooms, staircase(3rd floor), shall be repaired/sealed.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean need cleaning.Exposed hand hand sink in lunchroom, draining slow, shall be reapaired/sealed.
CanvassOct 13, 2011
2 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. (1)FAUCET IN GIRL'S TOILET 2ND FLR IN BAD REPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED, (1)HAND DRYING DEVICE IN GIRL'S TOILET 2ND FLR NOT IN SERVICE,MUST BE REPAIRED
- 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. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE 3 C SINK MUST BE REPLACED; 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BOY'S TOILET BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED
CanvassMay 5, 2011
3 infractions
- 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. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF GIRL'S WASHROOM,2ND FLOOR,MUST BE REMOVED AND REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC
- 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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE REPLACED IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(1),(4) IN LUNCHROOM
- 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. DIRTY VENT COVER IN GIRL'S WASHROOM,BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassOct 27, 2010
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floor in boiler rooms not cleaned corners. Instructed to detail clean daily.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Ventilation grates through-out not protected. Instructed to installed 16 inch mes screen over ventilation covers.
CanvassMar 25, 2010
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floor in corners and behind equipment and along wallbase in boiler room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Walls in hallway near boiler room has peeling paint and plaster. Instructed to seal and repaint.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Light bulb not shielded in walk in cooler. Instructed to shield all bulbs.