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JACKIE ROBINSON ELEMENTARY

4225 S LAKE PARK, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · School

Inspection summary

JACKIE ROBINSON ELEMENTARY has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 17, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 8, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 January 29, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on January 10, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 17, 2010. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 January 8, 2026. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • 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 17 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2021. 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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CORN DOGS. MUST HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF THE SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR AND ALSO IN THE PRE-K ROOM 104. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE MIDDLE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (THE FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT FAUCETS DO NOT REACH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT). THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 115F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE FRONT HAND SINK, ALSO NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE HANDLE FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAKING AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS. -THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM IS VERY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND THE RECEPTACLE IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID/COVER OR A RECEPATCLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER (BLOWN BULB); MUST PROVIDE A BULB FOR ADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: OBSERVED A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER FROM THE FAUCET OF THE 1 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; CORRECT. FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SECOND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THIS SINK. THE WATER AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR DOES NOT STAY ON FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE; MUST CORRECT SO THAT FAUCETS ARE TIMED TO STAY ON FOR 15 SECONDS.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT HAND SINKS IN FIRST, SECOND, THIRD FLOOR GIRLS, BOYS, AND PRE-K WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED(85F) WATER AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631949 ON 2-19-16: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT NEAR THE DOOR; REPLACE FLOOR TILE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE SERVING LINE, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER; MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT NEAR THE DOOR; REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL FOUND ABOUT 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLBASE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • NO HAND SOAP, NO HAND DRYING TOWELS NOR MECHANICAL DRYER IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDS WASHING.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395376 DATED ON 01-10-14 FOR VIOLATION # (38): MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. BY THE END OF INSPECTION PRESSURE WAS RESTORED.
  16. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS, KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE URINALS IN THE BOYS WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR. (PARTS ORDERED FOR REPAIR PER ENGINEER). MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AND STAFF WASHROOM OF KITCHEN AND SECOND FLOOR FACULTY WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS ALONG THE SERVING LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET IN ROOM 104. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOOR. THIS ELEMINATES POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA AT SIDE OF GYM LEADING TO THE BACK STAGE.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING RACKS IN FOOD STORAGE CLOSET OR REPLACE.
  19. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BLACK BUILDUP INSIDE SMALL COOLER INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
    • 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. CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE TABLE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT SERVING LINE AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO COLD WATER AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
  20. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES IN COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN ALL ROOMS AND CLOSETS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER, ORGANIZE-ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6-12 INCHES FROM FLOORS.

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