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Burley Elementary

1630 W Barry (3100N), CHICAGO, IL 60657 · School

Inspection summary

Burley Elementary has been inspected 22 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 5, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 4, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 22 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, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 25, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on January 27, 2022. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 6, 2015. 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 21 times across 15 separate inspections, most recently on March 5, 2025. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

22 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN NORTH CAFETERIA DRY STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE SAID WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS WATER RUNNING TIME WHEN BUTTONS PUSHED.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12 (A) NO HOT WATER AT FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 45.9F. ALSO FOUND TEACHER'S WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING. A HANDWASHING SINKS shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38oC (100oF) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) BY THE TIME SANITARIAN FINISHED REPORT,ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO CORRECTED ISSUE ON BOTH WASHROOMS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • BROKEN FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR TEACHER'S WASHROOM .UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-27-22,REPORT #2547010. #47)4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN KITCHEN, FOOD STORAGE, AND AT LUNCHROOM AREA. PROVIDED RAISED SHELVES. #53) 5-501.17 COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX STAFF/CHILDREN WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-020
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • WRAPPED PIPES ABOVE SHELVES INSIDE FOOD STORAGE WITH UNKNOWN LEAKED LIQUID WHICH DRIED UP AND STAINED SAID WRAPPING. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN KITCHEN, FOOD STORAGE, AND AT LUNCHROOM AREA. PROVIDED RAISED SHELVES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX STAFF/CHILDREN WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED A DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • BASEMENT GIRLS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. MUST RECALIBRATE SAID WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO MININMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE(EXPIRED) ON SITE WHILE TCF FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(PIZZA). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILINGS OF THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALLS WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT LUNCHROOM AREAS(BY EXPOSED HAND SINK/BACKWALL ETC.). MUST SEAL.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE COLD WATER FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM RUNS FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET SO IT RUNS FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKET, PURSE) BEING STORED ON BOXES AND SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN THE LOCKER PROVIDED, OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE MATERIALS.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PRE-K ROOM REFRIGERATION USED FOR SNACKS. MUST REPLACE
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1515832 ON 1-13-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT/EAST SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK OR REMOVE THE DISH RACK AND CLEAN DISHWARES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #35- OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY GOODS CLOSET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST REMOVE CLEAN STORED DISHES, POTS, PANS, UTENSILS AND DISH STORAGE RACK FROM THE DINING ROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PRE-K ROOM REFRIGERATION USED FOR SNACKS. MUST REPLACE.
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON THE LEFT/EAST SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK, AND TO MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY GOODS CLOSET AND ON THE WALL IN THE LUNCHROOM NEAR THE HOT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND TO MAINTAIN.
  15. 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
      • FOUND A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE SOUTH EAST EXIT DOOR (THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO OUTER OPENINGS ARE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON THE LEFT/EAST SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK, AND TO MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY GOODS CLOSET AND ON THE WALL IN THE LUNCHROOM NEAR THE HOT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND TO MAINTAIN.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVES.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
  18. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. MANAGEMENT CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
  19. 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 CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER, OR NOR ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN,SWEET POTATOES, VEGETABLE AND MILK) WERE STORED AND SERVED TO CHILDREN. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL THE TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000072170-10
    • 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. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN SLOWLY DRAINING,ALSO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  20. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. OBSERVED INADEQUATE/MISSING HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. OBSERVED TWO CLASSROOMS INSIDE OF THE ANNEX BUILDING. BOTH CLASSROOMS HAVE A RESTROOM WITH A TOILET BUT DO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SINK. A SIGN ON THE WALL INSTRUCTED STUDENTS TO USE HAND SANITIZER AFTER USING THE RESTROOM. THE ANNEX BUILDING HAS A MOP SINK IN A ROOM BETWEEN BOTH OF THE CLASSROOMS. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ WAS NOTIFIED. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL WAS NOTIFIED THAT ADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES (SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND HANDTOWELS) MUST BE PROVIDED FOR BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE MOP SINK FOR HANDWASHING UNTIL SINKS CAN BE INSTALLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK TO BE USED AS A TEMPORARY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOY'S RESTROOM.
  22. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOY'S RESTROOM.
    • 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 ON THE CEILING OF ROOM 002. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • COLD WATER HANDLE AT 1ST FLOOR TEACHER'S WASH ROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION FANS IN LOWER LEVEL GIRL'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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