KERSHAW ELEMENTARY

6450 S Lowe (632W), CHICAGO, IL 60621 · School

19 inspections

1. CanvassMay 28, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN MALE STAFF RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
2. CanvassMar 19, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN WEARING WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • CAN OPENER WITH RUST ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • VENTS IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CHIPPED PAINT AROUND THE VENT IN THE STORAGE/MANAGER'S OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT SURFACE TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
3. CanvassJan 22, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE CEILING ABOVE THE MILK REACH IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT THAT AREA AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF.
4. CanvassMar 2, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 100 WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND TRASH BAGS IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTURCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassJan 31, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 12, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASH ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassApr 5, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASH ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • INSTRUCTED MANAGER THEY MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN THE TEACHER/EMPLOYEE WASH ROOMS.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN/BENT). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE OFFICE.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 16, 2020

   0 infractions

9. CanvassJan 9, 2020

   6 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 5LBS. COOKED HARD BOILED EGGS RANGING FROM 54.9F-55.0F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5LBS. $3.30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE COUNTER ,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE CABINET & ROLLING CART.OFFICE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND DESK & STORAGE SHELVES,LOCKER AND SAFE. PRE-K ROOM 102-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CABINET & PRE- K ROOM 100- BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/9/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN STAFF LOUNGE (1ST) TOILET ROOM.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS BROKEN AND MIDDLE ONE PUSHED INSIDE OF DUMPSTER. ALSO DEBRIS AND DISCARDED FURNITURE ON GROUND IN CORRAL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS ON DUMPSTER TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND ARTICLES FROM GROUND AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LUNCH ROOM OUTSIDE OF OFFICE SPACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE- K ROOM 102.
10. CanvassMar 22, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AT LEAST 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.
11. CanvassMay 10, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed loose/damaged baseboard coving in the corner of the dry storage room. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed damaged floor tiles around grease trap under 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed hole in the ceiling in rear hallway behind kitchen, across from refrigerator. Observed damaged or missing ceiling tiles in kitchen above 3 compartment sink. Must repair all opening in ceilings to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed loose faucet at the 2nd sink from the left, in the boys 2nd floor restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
12. CanvassMay 10, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCET LEAKY IN PRE- K WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
13. CanvassJan 21, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS IN UTILITY CLOSETS OF DEBRIS AND LITTER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER IN BOTH UTILITY CLOSETS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
14. CanvassJan 16, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED THE FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE OVEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
15. CanvassMay 12, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FAN ROOM/STORE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, BOOK STORE ROOM 2ND FLOOR,FOOD STORE ROOM AND IN DINING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN ELECTRICAL ROOM(2ND FLOOR), SEAL CRACK IN CORNER OF WASHROOM WALL IN KITCHEN AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN UTILITY/MOP SINK CLOSETS. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BOOK/ SUPPLY ROOM220 AND FAN ROOM 2ND FLOOR HAS CLUTTER ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT.
16. CanvassMar 22, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, IN MG R'S OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM, IN DINING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN ELECTRICAL ROOM(2ND FLOOR), SEAL CRACK IN CORNER OF WASHROOM WALL IN KITCHEN AREA. SEAL OPENING (RE-GROUT)ABOVE TOILET IN HANDICAP STALL WHERE AUTOMATIC FLUSHING PANEL IS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN JANITOR'S CLOSETS. CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN'S WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM(2ND FLOOR), ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING AND INSPECTING.
17. CanvassJun 5, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CABINET IN PREP AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
18. CanvassFeb 10, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND COUNTERTOP NOT WIPED DOWN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BOILER AREAS.
19. CanvassJan 27, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • . All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND LARGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SUGAR, FLOUR,BEANS ECT. CONTAINERS.
    • 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 WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA KITCHEN HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 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. BOOK AND SUPPLY ROOM HAS CLUTTER ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.