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McCutcheon Elementary

4865 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · School

Inspection summary

McCutcheon Elementary has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 10, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 1, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 19 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, Food temperature control 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 12, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2022. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 March 8, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 10, 2010. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 20 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2025. 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.

19 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PREP SHELVES AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT INFRONT SERVICE LINE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HAND SINK FAUCET AT HAND SINK (ONE OF THE 3 HANDSINK-FAR RIGHT) IN SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN SECOND FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE OF 57.6F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HANDWASHING SINK MUST PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION (A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION). FIRST FLOOR (KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS) HAS PROPER HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE. 2 DAY NOTICE ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS (STICKY) INSIDE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED, LOCATED NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RODENT-PROOF THE DOOR BY SEALING A 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.--ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN THEM.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE BOYS AND GIRLS' WASHROOMS HAND SINKS PUSH BUTTONS TO MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PRE-K ROOMS REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PRE-K ROOM REFRIGERATORS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT DISH ROOM AND WEST PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MECHANICAL PUSH HANDLE AT WASHBOWL NOT MAINTAINING 15 SECOND OF WATER FLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING INSIDE THE PRE-K ROOM 101.REPAIR CAUSE, WATER PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, REPAIR CAUSE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BROKEN FLOOR AROUND PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. HOLES AT WEST WALL ABOVE PREP TABLES, ALSO MISSING GROUT AT NORTH WALLS OF WEST PREP AREA(BY THE DISHROOM).REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PARTIAL OF CEILING TILES HANGING OUT FROM TRACK FIXTURE OF CEILING IN PREP AREA.REPAIR CAUSE.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO SANITIZER EFFECTIVE FOR NORO VIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO DISINFECTANT INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING ATATION NEEDED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SIDE WALL OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SINKS AT CLASSROOMS #105 AND SECOND FLOOR SCIENCE WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOT RUNNING WATER FAUCET AT THE SINKS.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER THE REAR STORAGE ROOM SHELVING NEED CLEANING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE HEAD START CLASSROOM WHERE COOKING CLASSES ARE TAUGHT, CONVECTION OVEN IS LOCATED AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS RAW EGGS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE HEAD START ROOM WHERE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE HEAD START TEACHERS WHO PREPARE FOODS IN THE CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS. MUST PROVIDE.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE OF THE MILK COOLER, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE OF THE STAFF WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE REGISTER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE RIGHT AND LEFT DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. WHITE PORTABLE FAN INSIDE THE KITCHEN WITH DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • UNEVEN / BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEMENT AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE NORTH-WEST SHELF INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST/CLUTTER ON PAPER STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER ELEVATED PALLET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FAN.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK IN FREEZER BROKEN, FREEZER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREEZER, AMBINET AIR TMEPERATURE MUST BE 0 F. WALK IN FREEZER IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FAX CDPH AT (312)746-4240 WHEN FREEZER IS REPAIRED TO BE REINSPECTED. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
    • 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. PRODUCE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
    • 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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
  17. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN PANS IN STORAGE AREA./INSTRUCTED MGMT TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT IN CLEAN AREA & CONTAINER.
    • 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.//NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 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.//MUST CLEAN TOPS OF HOLDERS FOR FOOD THERMOMETERS IN FOOD PREP AREA USED TO STORE THERMOMETERS IN SOLUTION(SANITIZER).
    • 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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY.
  18. Canvass

    0 infractions

  19. Canvass

    5 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.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
    • 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.//MUST REMOVE RUSTY SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE IN HALL WAY OR REPAINT/RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER NEED TO PAINT/NEED LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA & CAFETERIA
    • 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.//SOME SHELVESE IN DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
    • 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.//FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOMS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE MEN & WOMEN

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