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LIONEL HAMPTON ELEMENTARY

3434 W 77th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · School

Inspection summary

LIONEL HAMPTON ELEMENTARY has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 20, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 30, 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: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 1, 2024. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 February 7, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on February 18, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 10 separate inspections, most recently on January 12, 2018. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK: THE BASE OF THE 1st FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE 3rd COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE, ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART , NEXT TO POPCORN MACHINE AND STAFF REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM SERVING LINE, AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, AND 110. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/1/24 REPORT 2588952 NOT CORRECTED: 55- CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PACKAGED SNACKS, ETC ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, 110, AND 111. UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCESSIBILTY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • LARGE CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F AT SERVING LINE. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF CHEESE ON AN ELEVATED SURFACE ON COLD LINE OUT MAKING IT ABOVE AIR FLOW OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN COLD HOLD UNIT TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CHEESE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PACKAGED SNACKS, ETC ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, 110, AND 111. UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCESSIBILTY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX ADULT STAFF WASHROOM AT THIS TIME WHICH IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING IN GIRLS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM AND ADULT UNISEX WASHROOM. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND UNISEX ADULT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX ADULT WASHROOMS ON 3RD AND 2ND FLOOR TO NOT BE COVERED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2009564 DATED 3/30/2017. VIOLATION # 38 NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK,BEFORE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ALL STUDENT RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINKS METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE PLUMBING AT THE DRAIN STOPPER HANDLE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (69.2F-73.4F) IN THE 4 STUDENTS RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, 2 STUDENT RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR EAST SIDE AND 2 STUDENT RESTROOMS ON THE 3RD FLOOR WEST SIDE AND DRYING DEVICES NOT WORKING ON THE 2ND FLOOR WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 85.0F AND WORKING DRYING DEVICES IN STUDENTS RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN THE SINGLE SERVICE STORAGE ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ALL STUDENT RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINKS METERED FAUCETS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE PLUMBING AT THE DRAIN STOPPER HANDLE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE MILK STORAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT/W SPRAYER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE P-TRAP.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  17. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FREEZER FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING (MAY NEED DIFFERENT CLEANER FOR FREEZER)
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OUT SIDE ENGINER ROOM (HALLWAY)
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN RESTROOM DUSTY VENTS IN BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST. FLOOR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NEED ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM
    • 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 AND RESEAL WALL BEHIND AND AROUND REAR 3 COMP SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PRE-K CLASS ROOM NEEDS NEW THERMOMETER FOR SMALL COOLER.
  19. Canvass

    4 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 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 FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 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. LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT P-TRAP. TOILET LEAK AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  20. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTS IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE OF MILK COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

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