Howe Elem

720 N Lorel AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · School

23 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 7, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 4, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2635716 ON 4-27-26:38-OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSIDE CUBBIES, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ROOM 100, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND ON SHELVES IN PRE-K 105 AND 106. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE MIDDLE DUMPSTER MISSING LIDS AND NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND COVER ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY 7-42-090
3. CanvassApr 27, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSIDE CUBBIES, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ROOM 100, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND ON SHELVES IN PRE-K 105 AND 106. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE MIDDLE DUMPSTER MISSING LIDS AND NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND COVER ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
4. CanvassFeb 27, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE Preparing AND SERVING CHICKEN, MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOORS AS WELL AS MOP HEADS STORED IMPROPERLY ALONGSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 20, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN LUNCHROOM SITTING AREA BEHIND MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH OR REPLACE.
6. CanvassMar 8, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DAIRY, CHEESE QUESADILLAS, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE VALID ORIGINAL SANITIATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDTIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WOMEN 3RD FLOOR ACROSS FROM #301 HANDSINKS RANGING BETWEEN 55F-58F ACROSS FROM #201 HANDSINKS RANGING BETWEEN 72-77F, MEN NEAR #205 76F, WOMEN 1ST FLOOR (NEAR PRE-K CLASSROOMS) HANDSINKS RANGING BETWEEN 70-76F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS AT MINIMUM 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 DROPINGS ALONGSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN CORNER, 7 UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AND ABOUT 12 INSIDE CLASSROOM #105 NEAR MINI FRIG AND SHELVING UNIT, AND ABOUT 4 IN CLASSROOM #100 SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN LUNCHROOM SITTING AREA BEHIND MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH OR REPLACE.
7. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 26, 2023

   0 infractions

8. CanvassApr 26, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
9. CanvassMar 28, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED BOYS TOILET ROOM LOWER LEVEL MISSING SINK KNOB AND NOT WORKING (TWO OTHER SINKS WORKING PROPERLY WITH HOT WATER) (WAITING ON STEM PART TO REPAIR) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE RINSE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
10. CanvassJun 17, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATIO AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassJan 21, 2020

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE STAFF LOUNGE RESTROOM AND THE STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE MAIN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE STAFF LOUNGE WASHROOM. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE HAND SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX STAFF RESTROOMS LOCATED IN THE MAIN OFFICE AND STAFF LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE.
12. CanvassMar 27, 2019

    0 infractions

13. CanvassMay 11, 2018

    0 infractions

14. CanvassMar 20, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED THE LIGHT BRUNT OUT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 12, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KIYCHEN AREA
16. CanvassApr 5, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE FIRE PUMP ROOM, LOCATED IN THE PRE-K ROOM (100). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATED POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KIYCHEN AREA
17. CanvassFeb 20, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENT ABOVE OVENS IN KITCHEN AND ON WALL FAN IN KITCHEN; REMOVE DUST.
18. CanvassApr 9, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • TOILET ROOMS, EXHAUST VENTILATION COVERS, HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTS.
19. CanvassMar 20, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN IT IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN COOLER. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSETS. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT THEM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN THE STOREROOM GYM EQUIPMENT,BAGS,CLOTHS, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SOME BOOKS ON THE FLOOR 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
20. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 3, 2012

    0 infractions

21. CanvassApr 18, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED ONE TOP (COVER) ON THE FIRST DUMPSTER IS BROKEN RIPPED AND TORN AND THE SECOND DUMPSTER TWO TOPS(COVERS) ARE ALSO BROKEN RIPPED AND TORN NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO GET NEW COVERS FOR THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THEY WILL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SREIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020. HOOOO75399 17 COURT DATE 06/14/ 2012 AT 01:00PM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
    • 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 THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN IT LOCATED IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.
    • 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. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE WALKIN IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE WALKIN COOLER THEY ARE DUSTY.
22. CanvassMar 2, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 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. NOTED SOME CHIPPED AND BUCKLING PAINT ON HALL WALLS. CORRECT SAME. REPAIR WALLS IN COMPUTER ROOM, MAKING WALLS SMOOTH AND TIGHT FITTING, PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
23. CanvassApr 22, 2010

    1 infraction

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER