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Bouchet Elementary School

7355 S Jeffrey BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · School

Inspection summary

Bouchet Elementary School has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, found no infractions.

5 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, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2023. 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 October 20, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on September 18, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES 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 19 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on October 18, 2018. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2022. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF HANDSINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER STAINS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AND BEVERAGES (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN BOYS' TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN TOILET/LOCKER ROOM UTILIZED BY FOOD HANDLERS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING SURFACES IN PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND THE GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS NOT MAINTAINING 100F, DURING THE INSPECTION THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID HAND WASHING SINKS WAS 77F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS MAINTAINS 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER (RIGHT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR HANDLE AT TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR MANAGERS DESK IN KITCHEN.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PRODUCE AND MILK COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALOMG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • LEVEL OR REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM NEAR THE FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTERS ANS STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING ROOM, FOOD TRAYLINE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. SEAL LOOSE WOODEN BASEBOARD ON LOWER SECTION OF WALL IN STUDENT WASHROOM(2ND FLOOR SOUTH) AND LOOSE WALL COVE IN STUDENT WASHROOM(1ST FLLOR NORTH). REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS AND ON CEILING IN BOILER ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND REPLACE ALL NON TIMED FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR AND ON TIERS WHERE BOY'S WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED.
  15. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, 4 DOORS AT EXIT #3 AND #5 FOUND WITH GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCHES AT THE BOTTOMS AND CORNERS. MUST REPAIR ALL OF THESE DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SREIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED ON REPORT# 1296628 DATED 10-11-13 NOT CORRECTED: #35 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN STUDENT DINING ROOM - MUST REPAIR ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • LEVEL OR REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE 3RD FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM NEAR THE FLOOR DRAIN. KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BOILER ROOM AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AAND IN CORNERS IN BOILER ROOM AREA(DEBRIS AND DIRT).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEE VIOLATION #29.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTERS ANS STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING ROOM, FOOD TRAYLINE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. SEAL LOOSE WOODEN BASEBOARD ON LOWER SECTION OF WALL IN STUDENT WASHROOM(2ND FLOOR SOUTH) AND LOOSE WALL COVE IN STUDENT WASHROOM(1ST FLLOR NORTH). REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS AND ON CEILING IN BOILER ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BOILER ROOM. REPLACE ALL NON TIMED FAUCETS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR AND ON TIERS WHERE BOY'S WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID OR COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHING BAR.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • CUPS USED AS SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL STORED IN A CLEAN SEPERATE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN STUDENT DINING ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STORAGE NOT PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS IN ROOMS 003,001.MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
  18. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR,HARD TO STAY OPEN.MUST REPLACE.
  19. 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
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,DOOR #1 NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM-1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.EVIDENCE OF-9 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISE AROUND CLUTTER IN ROOM 003.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR,HARD TO STAY OPEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT,(ROOM 003,005).MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS,WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
  20. Canvass

    2 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.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN LUNCHROOM CEILING AND VENT PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
    • 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.1ST NOZZEL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  21. Canvass

    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. REATTACH OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER DOORS OF COOLER NEXT TO KITCHEN MANAGERS DESK.
    • 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. OBSERVED HALLWAY WALL ON THIRD FLOOR WEST CORRIDOR IN NEED OF REPAIR; WALL NEEDS TO BE RESURFACED AND REPAINTED.

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