CHALMERS ELEMENTARY

2745 W Roosevelt Rd (1200S), CHICAGO, IL 60608 · School

22 inspections

1. CanvassApr 20, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED CPS
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE LUNCHROOM STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO TREAT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) NO CITATION ISSUED CPS
2. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 5, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
3. CanvassFeb 21, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND RECYCLING DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS FOR BOTH SAID DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN LIDS PROPERLY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
4. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 6, 2024

   0 infractions

5. CanvassJan 30, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE PRE-K ROOM 107 TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. BY THE INSPECTION'S END, THE ENGINEER ADJUSTED THE WATER TEMPERATURE, AND THE HOT WATER WAS MAINTAINED AT 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TWO CLOSETS LOCATED IN THE STUDENT CAFETERIA AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE PRE-K CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK IN ROOM 107 AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE PRE-K CLASSROOM 109. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ANTS IN PRE-K ROOM 107 CRAWLING ALONG THE WALLS AND BY THE DOORWAY AND ABOUT 10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND A SMALL TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
6. CanvassFeb 16, 2023

   0 infractions

7. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 31, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE GIRLS/EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
8. CanvassMay 19, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE GIRLS/EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
9. CanvassJun 18, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS ARE BEING SERVED AND/OR PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
10. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 29, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
11. CanvassMay 22, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 20, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED IN THE FOLOWING AREAS:THE STAFF, THE GIRLS, AND THE BOYS WASHROOMS, PUSH FAUCET HANDLES NOT SET AT 15 SECONDS WITHOUT A NEED TO REACTIVATE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND DULL LIGHTING IN THE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassFeb 13, 2019

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED IN THE FOLOWING AREAS:THE STAFF, THE GIRLS, AND THE BOYS WASHROOMS, PUSH FAUCET HANDLES NOT SET AT 15 SECONDS WITHOUT A NEED TO REACTIVATE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ,7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPING IN THE FOLOWING AREAS: IN STOREROOM UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG SIDE THE CABINETS, IN LUNCHROOM BEHIND STORAGE DOORS, ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON TOP OF STORAGE SHELVES NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR GASKET LOOSE AND DANGLING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVE DEBRIS IN THE MICROWAVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. IN KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, IN LUNCHROM INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN STOREROOM BESIDE THE CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. COS
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND DULL LIGHTING IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTURUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
14. CanvassApr 6, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR OF SPILL UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE THERE ARE MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 19, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE THERE ARE MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS.
16. CanvassMay 12, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR EAST FACULTY WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 85F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR EAST FACULTY WASHROOM. REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE THERE ARE MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS.
17. CanvassMar 28, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND NO MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND ALL THE WASH BOWLS IN THE STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE STUDENTS TOILET ROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: -LEAK AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AEA. -ALL FAUCETS IN THE STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS THAT DO NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE LAST WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (ACROSS FROM ROOM 106) AND TO THE BOYS MIDDLE WASHBOWL ON THE 2ND FL (EAST SIDE).
18. CanvassMay 12, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET IN NEED OF REPAIR ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WATER AT THE HAND SINK IS HOT HOWEVER IT TAKES A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIMES TO BECOME HOT.
19. CanvassApr 29, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT WITH BROKEN GRATES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL GRATES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH NO LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND MIDDLE SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND NON WORKING FREEZER IN KITCHEN DUE TO "OVERLOADED BREAKER." INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BREAKER SO FREEZER FUNCTIONS OR REMOVE FREEZER ALL TOGETHER AND MAINTAIN.
20. CanvassFeb 21, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF TOILETS AND SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. PAINT LOWER WALL UNDER TOILET OF ROOM 109. (KINDERGARTEN)
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE LOOSE SINK FROM WALL, ONE TOILET OUT OF ORDER (PART ORDERED); REPAIR BOTH. ALSO TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR WHERE NEEDED AT MIDDLE SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THAT HAVE BROKEN OR MISSING COVERS IN BASEMENT HAVE AN ORDER IN FOR REPAIR (PREVIOUS MINOR).
21. CanvassJan 9, 2012

    3 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. THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.
    • 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. SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN SOME OF THE TOILET ROOMS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 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. FOUND THE FIVE (9 INCH) FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BOILER ROOM TWO ARE MISSING THE COVERS AND THE OTHERS ARE BROKEN AND POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. BOYS TOILET ROOM EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING THE FIRST SINK HAS NO HOT WATER THE FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR AND THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM WEST SIDE FIRST SINK HAS NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OF REPLACE THE FAUCET BOYS SIDE AND REPAIR THE SINK GIRLS SIDE.
22. CanvassJan 21, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE TOP SIDES AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
    • 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 THE FLOORS IN THE BOILER ROOM, FOOD STORE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 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. THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR WEST SIDE #1STALL TOILET WON'T FLUSH AND TEACHERS TOILET ROOM TOILET WON'T FLUSH SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM.