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Hannah G.Solomon Elementary School

6206 N HAMLIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · School

Inspection summary

Hannah G.Solomon Elementary School has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 22, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 28, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 20 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene and 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.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 26, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 18 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on April 8, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

  • 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 14 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 19, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 February 23, 2017. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • SOME WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,IN PREP/SERVING AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR 1.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (COLD) METERED FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN GIRLS EAST SIDE WASHROOM. METERED FAUCET SHOULD STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BOILER/MECHANICAL ROOM.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS, BOYS AND STAFF BATHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN GIRLS BATHROOM NEAR CAFETERIA AT 74.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN BOYS BATHROOM NEAR CAFETERIA AT 79.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN GIRLS BATHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE AT 66.7F, WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOYS BATHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE FOUND AT 72.3F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT WOMEN'S STAFF BATHROOM FOUND AT 84.2F AND WATER TEMPERATURE IN MEN'S STAFF BATHROOM FOUND AT 83.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN-UP KIT AND PROCEDURE AT SITE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • - MUST PROVIDE THE HOT/COLD WATER FAUCETS TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT HAVING TO BE REACTIVATED IN THE FOLLOWING ROOM'S HANDWASH SINKS: GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY THE LUNCHROOM MEN'S TOILET ROOM WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE #3 BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE #3 CLASSROOM #105 CLASSROOM #104 MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • - MUST INCREASE FLOW RATE OF HOT WATER IN THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH SINKS: BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY LUNCHROOM GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY LUNCHROOM GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE#3 BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY ENTRANCE#3 WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM CLASSROOM #108 & #104. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET LOOSE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM BY THE LUNCHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • - MUST PROVIDE ALL WOMEN'S, GIRL'S, AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS TO HAVE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES, AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE PRINCIPAL'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ROOM 100'S TOILET ROOM. -
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THAT SCHOOL EAST BUILDINGS WASHROOMS HAND SINKS HOT WATER IS BELOW 85 F .MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100 F .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38.030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.COS
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED THAT PRESSURE OF HOT WATER ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN EAST AND WEST SIDE OF BUILDING IS LOW . MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE OF HOT WATER ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED ,COS
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE IS NOT COVERED , MUST KEEP COVERED ALL TIME WHEN NOT IN USE.COS
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PEELING PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE METAL LEGS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE [PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SALADS, SANDWICHES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE THE BOYS AND GIRLS BATH ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE GIRLS BATH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER AT BACK OF CLASS ROOM #102. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN OF BOYS BATHROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO CAFETERIA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITHCEN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN OF BOYS BATHROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO CAFETERIA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor, floor tiles in upper class boy's bathroom had broken, missing floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls by window in kitchen areas had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by exhaust hood in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 compartment sink faucet was leaking at neck(3rd compartment), shall be repaired/replaced.
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET STALL IN THE BOYS RESTROOM CLOSEST TO ROOM 101.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE ART STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM 105. ALL ITEMS MUST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  16. 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
      • DURING INSPECTION FOUND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST RODENT PROOF THE NORTHWEST EXIT DOOR BY THE CAFETERIA, THE NORTHEAST EXIT DOORS BY ROOM 101 AND THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS DUE TO A GAP OF 1/4 OF AN INCH AT THE LOWER CORNERS OF ALL ABOVE STATED DOORS. ALL DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO SOAP IN THE BOYS RESTROOM CLOSEST TO CLASSROOM 101. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR ONE OF FOUR TOILET STALLS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE CAFETERIA. TOILET IS OUT OF ORDER. ALL OTHERS ARE IN WORKING ORDER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET STALL IN THE BOYS RESTROOM CLOSEST TO ROOM 101.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE ART STORAGE ROOM IN ROOM 105. ALL ITEMS MUST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  17. Canvass

    0 infractions

  18. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
  19. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND COOLER IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE ROOM AND ROOM 108 KINDERGARTEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE KINDERGARTEN ROOM 108 NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE ENGINEER'S WASHROOM.
  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. Clean effected area of floor of pre-k room 106. Found 2 mouse droppings. Check for holes near floor. Seal gap in floor by wall behind 3 compartment sink and grease trap in prep area.
    • 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. Provide missing light shields for pre-k room 108 and replaced burnt out bulbs in same room. Provide proper shielding wherever food is prepared or served.
    • 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. Increase pressure on two drinking fountains next to room 111.

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