GROVER CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3121 W Byron ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · School

21 inspections

CanvassJan 12, 2026
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAINED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS ON LUNCHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 13, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassJan 17, 2024
0 infractions
CanvassJan 23, 2023
2 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR #01.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT ABOVE DINING AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 9, 2022
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.11-- OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE PRE-K BATHROOM ,LOCATED IN ROOM 700. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT CEILING REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassMar 2, 2022
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED THE HOTWATER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM #7OO NOT REACHING THE MINIMUM HOTWATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. HOT WATER READ 85.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REACH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ENGINEER MADE AWARE OF HOTWATER NOT REACHING CORRECT TEMPERATURE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET IN THE PRE-K BATHROOM, LOCATED IN ROOM 700. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE PRE-K BATHROOM ,LOCATED IN ROOM 700. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT CEILING REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED STORAGE ROOMS IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS 700 AND 500 WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.
CanvassFeb 2, 2021
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 27, 2020
0 infractions
CanvassJan 23, 2020
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWL NOT REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100 F. WATER QUICKLY FLUCTUATES BACK AND FORTH IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 72 F TO 88 F, NEVER REACHING 100 F AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSTANT HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT SAID WASHBOWL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA.
CanvassJan 29, 2019
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, METERED RUNNING WATER LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE SAID WASHBOWL SINK PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINUMUM OF 15 SECONDS METERED-RUNNING WATER
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY, IN PRE-K ROOM 500 HANDWASH SINK AND IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM RIGHT SIDE BOWL IN THE MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE HANDWASH BOWLS MUST DRAIN APPROPRIATELY
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED ONE HALF INCHE GAPS AT MAIN DOOR SWEEPS AT MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FLOOR CLUTTER IN BOTH CLASSROOM CLOSETS IN THE MOBILE UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO ELEVATED ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING, CEILING SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED PALLETS USED AS AN ELEVATION DEVICE FOR PAPER STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND, UNDER AND TO MOVE PALLETS AROUND FREQUENTLY.
CanvassJan 16, 2018
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFeb 1, 2017
1 infraction
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FLUCUATING BETWEEN 65.0 F AND 80.0 F IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT OVER 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL KITCHEN EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH A MINIMAL TEMPERATURE OF 85.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 26, 2016
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT THE CEILING ON THE 3RD FLOOR ACROSS FROM ROOM 308.
CanvassJan 21, 2016
3 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON IT AND NO FOOD INSIDE UNIT. FACILITY HAS OTHER REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW (THERE ARE 2 ADDITIONAL LARGE REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES IN WORKING ORDER).UNIT WAS TAGGED. DO NOT REMOVE TAG UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS UNIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT THE CEILING ON THE 3RD FLOOR ACROSS FROM ROOM 308.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE MOST LEFT HAND SIDE TO PREVENT LEAK AT BASE.
CanvassMar 13, 2015
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - STUDENTS WATER FOUNTAINS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL,MOBILE UNITS,DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN MOBILE UNITS. MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM#118.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM#120,ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 21, 2014
0 infractions
CanvassMay 8, 2013
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS WORN OUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN GIRLS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR,BOYS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR, GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,BOYS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR, AND FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK RUSTY LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE MOBILE SCHOOL OUTSIDE WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. GIRLS WASHROOM CEILING ON THE 3RD FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED WITH DRIED TISSUE PAPERS ALL OVER THE CEILING,VENT COVER IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassSep 24, 2012
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVENS INSIDE THE STAFF LOUNGE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR MOP CLOSET AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE SAME CLOSET AND INSIDE 3RD FLOOR SOUTH AREA WASHROOM ON CEILING.
CanvassFeb 2, 2012
4 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET.
- 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. MUST REPAIR BOILER ROOM WEST SIDE AREA DOOR.
- 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. MUST REPAIR TOILET WATER TANK AT 2ND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR 2ND FLOOR DRINKING FOUNTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
CanvassMay 3, 2011
4 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE MOP CLOSETS AND STORAGE ROOMS.
- 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. MUST SEAL OPENING ON BOTTOM OF WALL INSIDE 1ST FLOOR MOP CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 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. MUST REPAIR HAND SINKS FAUCETS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR BOY WASHROOM AND 3RD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. ALSO SEVERAL LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO STORED ARTICLES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE INSIDE SOME STORAGE ROOMS AND BOILER ROOM, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SAME AREAS.
CanvassApr 27, 2010
2 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.OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER DOOR HARD TO OPEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED LIGHT OUT FRONT HALLWAY GOING TO LUNCHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.