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MELVILLE FULLER ELEMENTARY

4214 S St Lawrence (600E), CHICAGO, IL 60653 · School

Inspection summary

MELVILLE FULLER ELEMENTARY has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 11, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 3, 2025, found no infractions.

4 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 once on January 18, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 8, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 May 11, 2010. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 15 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on April 5, 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.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A FEW OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER NEED SOME CLEANING INSIDE TO REMOVE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALL OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOY'S RESTROOM @ 93.3F - 95.3F ON FLOORS 2 AND 3. NO RESTROOMS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS ON FIRST FLOOR.). INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR ON HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. HOT WATER DOES NOT TURN OFF (CONSTANTLY DRIPPING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR AT WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (HANDLE SPINS ALL THE WAY AROUND). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT WASH BOWL SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS (EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT RESTROOMS). HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHBOWL SINKS RANGING FROM 77.1F-78.4F. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASH BOWL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR ON HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. HOT WATER DOES NOT TURN OFF (CONSTANTLY DRIPPING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND A 1/4" GAP UNDER THE LEFT DOOR OF DOOR #7. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • FOUND SOME STUDENT WASHROOMS WITH NO HAND SOAP FOR HAND WASHING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ONCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING ABOVE THE URINALS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING DUE TO WATER DAMAGE.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE URINALS IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. ADJUST TIMED FAUCET ON SINK IN WOMEN TEACHER SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET).
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM OF CLASSROOM 105; MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATE PRESSURE AND REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VENTILATION IN GIRLS 1ST FL BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING ON WALL BASE NEXT TO TOILET IN ROOM 107 (CLASSROOM WASHROOM).
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN PRE-K CLASSROOM TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. APPEARS TO HAVE WATER DAMAGE TO TILES AROUND TOILETBOWL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • PRE-K TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF MILK COOLERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WASHBOWLS IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
  17. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DEFROST MILK COOLER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REPAIR SCREENS IN POOR REPAIR IN LUNCHROOM. PROVIDE SCREENS FOR WINDOWS AS NEEDED IN PRE-K CLASSROOM, TEACHERS LOUNGE, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND OR KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN LUNCHROOM AND CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES THROUGHOUT PRE-K CLASSROOM 107, LUNCHROOM, AND TEACHERS LOUNGE TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS.
    • 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. FLOOR BEHIND LARGE OVEN AND ALONG WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DARK BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 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. REMOVE MILK STAIN/SPLATTERS AT CEILING TILES ABOVE LUNCHROOM TABLES AND OR REPLACE SAME. HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON TOP OF VENTILATION HOOD/PIPING, CEILING, CONDUITS ABOVE LARGE OVEN, AND AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE LAST UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN LUNCHROOM NEXT TO STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ONE OF TEN TOILETS INSIDE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNUSED TOASTER OVEN FROM PRE-K CLASSROOM 107 TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS i.e. PIPES SMOKE SENSORS ETC. CHANGE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN OR DETAIL CLEAN SAME, AND ALL CEILING TILES THRIUGHOUT SCHOOL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR ALL LEAKS AT FAUCETS i.e. FAUCET AT MOP SINK 1ST FLOOR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

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