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ENGLEWOOD STEM H.S.

6835 S Normal (500W), CHICAGO, IL 60621 · School

Inspection summary

ENGLEWOOD STEM H.S. has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 22, 2019. The most recent inspection, on April 13, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 8 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 8, 2025. 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 once on September 10, 2021. 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 September 16, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on April 13, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 8, 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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED PILES OF SCRAP WOOD, METAL, DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ACTIVITY
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED/BROKEN OFFICE EQUIPMENT IN HALL/DOCK TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FROM KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED ONE SOAP DISPENSER MISSING IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR EAST WASHROOM AT THE FIRST SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED HANDSINKS ON THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS (WEST) TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK THE FIRST, THIRD HANDSINK AND THE HANDSINK IN HANDICAPPED STALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED 3RD FLOOR EAST BOYS AND GIRLS' TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWLS, SINKS, FLOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER LOCATED UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE LOCKER ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MOP STORED IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL TO THE RIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES IN THE STUDENT RESTROOMS: 3RD FLOOR BOYS- RIGHT SINK MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE; MIDDLE SINK NEED GROUT TO REATTACH TO WALL. 2ND FLOOR GIRLS - MIDDLE SINK INOPERABLE. 2ND FLOOR BOYS - MIDDLE SINK INOPERABLE; RIGHT SINK MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. 1ST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS NEAR GYM- MIDDLE SINKS INOPERABLE. 1ST FLOOR GIRLS - TOLIET INOPERABLE. MUST MAKE ALL NECCESSARY REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED TWO OUTER DOORS WITH AT LEAST A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THEM. ONE RIGHT AT THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE HALL AND THE OTHER THAT LEADS FROM THE DELIVERY AREA INTO THE HALL AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST PROVIDE SOME FORM OF DOOR SWEEP OR OTHER PROTECTIVE COVERING TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORING SEEING AS THESE AREAS ARE RIGHT NEAR THE KITCHEN WHERE ALL FOODS ARE PREPARED AND COOKED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE RAW WOOD PALLETS STORED OUTSIDE ON THE WALKING AREA NEAR THE TRASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PALLETS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN LUNCH ROOM.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN 1ST FL. MEN'S (FRONT ENTRY MAIN DOOR),2ND FL. EAST SINGLE WOMEN'S,3RD FL. WEST SINGLE WOMEN'S.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND & 3RD FL. WEST GANG WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS GARBAGE DUMP AREAS IN LUNCH ROOM.
  8. License

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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