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EDWARDS ECC

4950 S LAPORTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · School

Inspection summary

EDWARDS ECC has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 17, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 21, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 18 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: Pests.

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 once on March 19, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on May 9, 2017. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUIDLUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND LUNCHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN THE LUNCH MANAGERS OFFICE WITH THE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT HALLWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • WEST END DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PUMPS NOT MAINTAINED IN ENG. ROOM FOUND LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR GOING INTO THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,(FOUND DUCT TAPE ON FLOOR AS REPAIR, DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR FLOOR PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GLYCOL ON FLOOR IN ENG. ROOM WHERE THE PUMPS ARE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR .
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE TIMER AT COLD WATER FAUCET HANDSINK IN FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS OF CONTINUOUS WATER WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET FOR TEACHERS. ALL TEACHERS SERVE OPEN FOOD TO STUDENTS. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DOOR #5 IN OF REPAR. SEAL WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE TEACHERS LOUNGE COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE GIRLS RESTROOM WALL VENT NOT CLEAN (DUSTY), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • F0UND TOILET BOWLS IN NEED OF CAULKING/RECAULKING. MUST CAULK AROUND THE GIRLS TOILET BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND RECAULK AROUND THE BOYS TOILET BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: COLD WATER FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY ON WHEN PUSHED. MUST ADJUST SO THAT FAUCET STAYS ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS. FOUND THE COLD WATER PRESSURE ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK VERY LOW. MUST INCREASE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, MUST FIX AND REPAIR.
  14. Canvass

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
  17. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF IN STORAGE AREA. SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
  18. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTD TO PROVIDE PERMANENT EXPOSED HANDSINK PROPERLY CONNECTED TO CITY PRESSURE IN PREP AREA (CURRENTLY USING PORTABLE).

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