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DURKIN ELEMENTARY

8445 S Kolin, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · School

Inspection summary

DURKIN ELEMENTARY has been inspected 23 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 18, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 5, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 23 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 March 21, 2023. 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 18 times across 14 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2024. 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 17 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on January 29, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 22, 2017. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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 Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 2 OF THE 3 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERLOAD WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS CREATING A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR PEST. MUST KEEP CLOSED TIGHT AND AREA MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SOILED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A TIE FOR DRY FOOD BAGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S STAFF RESTROOM MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR ALL WOMEN'S AND ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR ALL RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES, BELOW FURNITURE ITEMS, AND ON FLOOR IN CLOSETS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSROOMS: ROOM 103, ROOM 105, ROOM 112. OBSERVED MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATOR IN ALL NOTED CLASSROOMS AND COUCHES IN ROOMS 105 AND 112. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SOILED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A TIE FOR DRY FOOD BAGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S STAFF RESTROOM MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR ALL WOMEN'S AND ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR ALL RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FAN COVER IN THE PRODUCE COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLUTTER IN BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS NEAR OFFICE (OLD BUILDING). INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INTERIOR OF TOILET FACILITIES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST HAVE ALL LIGHTS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DUSTY AND FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE UNIT BY WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND TRASH BINS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3/16/17 REPORT 1995556 NOT CORRECTED: 26 NO HOT NOR TEMPERATURED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT MOBILE BOY AND GIRL STUDENTS TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS, 74.5F. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUN OF 85F AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND TRASH BINS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT NOR TEMPERATURED RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT BOY AND GIRL STUDENTS TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS, 74.5F. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUN OF 85F AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND TRASH BINS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (62.4F-76.9F) AT THE WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS IN THE ANNEX AND MOBILE BUILDINGS. ALSO OBSERVED A COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AT THE BOYS RESTROOM LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER (85.0F) OR ABOVE AND ALL HANDLES AT ALL WASHBOWL SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED METERED FAUCETS AT BOYS AND GIRLS WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE OF THE OLD BUILDING NOT RUNNING FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT UPRIGHT COOLERS INTERIOR WITH NO LIGHT 2 BULBS OUT IN THE SOUTH AND 2 BULBS OUT IN THE NORTH COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FOUND 1 LIGHT OUT IN THE NORTH HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND 2 OUT IN THE SOUTH HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  17. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE BOYS WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WATER STAIN CEILINGS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN.
  18. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND THE RIGHT (WHEN STANDING INSIDE) DOOR OF THE MOBILE UNIT (THE DOORS CLOSEST TO THE DUMPSTER AREA) NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. 2 CONTAINERS AND BOTH ARE OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS CAN NOT BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OVER FLOWING GARBAGE, KEEP LIDS SHUT/TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE BOYS WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WATER STAIN CEILINGS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN THE MOBILE UNIT EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN.
  19. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENT IN KITCHEN NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME,NEED TO REPAIR.
  20. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 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.SEVERAL FLOOR TILES MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 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.CEILING BRACKET FALLING DOWN IN STORAGE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 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. ONE LIGHT OUT MAIN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  21. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN JANITORS CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION NEED IN BATHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  22. Canvass

    3 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. NO HOT WATER AT GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOM ON THE ADDITION SIDE. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. WASHROOMS PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
    • 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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN JANITORS CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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. 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. VENTILATION NEED IN BATHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  23. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SMALL HOLES NOTED IN TOILET ROOM WALLS. SEAL SAME

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