NATHAN HALE ELEMENTARY

6140 S Melvina AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · School

21 inspections

1. CanvassSep 19, 2025

   0 infractions

2. CanvassSep 16, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DRAIN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA WITH DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 8, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN SECOND FLOOR TEACHER STAFF AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHOOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED CLEANING UNDER SINKS IN PREP AREA AND FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassSep 1, 2023

   7 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(73.8F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN STAFF WASHROOM G03 NEAR KITCHEN. OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM G04 NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F IN MAIN BUILDING FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (131.9F), FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM (128.7F), SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM (128.7F), SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM (126.8F), SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM (131.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN SECOND FLOOR TEACHER STAFF AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHOOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED CLEANING UNDER SINKS IN PREP AREA AND FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 8, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET AT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C): FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-303.11: FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6. CanvassSep 6, 2022

   7 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT CAFETERIA HAND SINK. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND BOTH 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN STAFF RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS AT 71.3F-73.4F. HAND WASHING SINK MINIMUM TEMPERATURE IS 100F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND ALL MAIN BUILDING RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS AT 125F-130F. HAND WASHING SINK MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IS 120F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE (100F-120F). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET AT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassSep 17, 2021

   0 infractions

8. CanvassSep 22, 2020

   0 infractions

9. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 6, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11: INCOMPLETE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS; UNABLE TO LOCATE SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN SUPPLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE. DISINFECTANT TO BE LISTED/USED MUST BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST VIRUSES INCLUDING NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN GIRL STUDENTS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
10. CanvassJan 28, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • INCOMPLETE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS; UNABLE TO LOCATE SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN SUPPLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE. DISINFECTANT TO BE LISTED/USED MUST BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST VIRUSES INCLUDING NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN FOOD PERSONNEL TOILET ROOMS (BOTH MEN AND WOMEN), 64.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER (100F) UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN GIRL STUDENTS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassFeb 23, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • OBSERVED CLOSED BOX OF FLOOR CLEANER STORED WITH SPICES/ AND BREAKFAST BAGS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/STORE AWAY FROM FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
12. CanvassMar 7, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRAINS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
13. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 16, 2016

    0 infractions

14. CanvassFeb 8, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND 8-10 MOUSE DROPPING BEHIND STEAMER OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. DOOR 7 LEFT SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PROTECT FROM RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • PRE-K CLASSROOM WITH HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. HANDSINK IS COVERED WITH A PLASTIC BAG TO EMIND TEACHERS AND STUDENT THAT SINK IS OUT OF ORDER. WORK ORDER PENDING WITH NO DATE AS TO WHEN SINK WILL BE CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TEACHER THAT STUDENTS MUST POTTY AT WASHROOM AREA WITH GOOD WORKING HANDSINK. TEACHERS AREA ALSON DIAPERING STUDENTS IN THAT AREA. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN A GOOD WORKING HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
15. CanvassMar 27, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED THE REAR DISH MACHINE (HIGH TEMP.) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING ONLY REACHING 174*F, MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. ALSO HAVE REPAIRED MUST BE ABLE TO REACH 180*F IN THE FINAL RINSE FOR SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LIGHT SHIELD THAT HAD IN CASES THE BULB IN ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED ONE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER BROKEN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
16. CanvassApr 3, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT FROM GIRLS TOILET ROOM (ACROSS FROM ROOM 109), PAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE TISSUE FROM BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOM CEILINGS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
17. CanvassDec 23, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • UNFINISHED FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS WHERE UTILITY SINKS LOCATED. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PROVIDE PROPER 4 INCH WALL BASE COVING IN STORAGE CLOSETS.
18. CanvassFeb 19, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN PREP AREA (BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE) AND IN WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM (NEXT TO DOOR 10) WITH PEELING PAINT, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GIRL STUDENT TOILET ROOM HANDSINK BASIN (2ND) FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND WITH HOLE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
19. CanvassApr 20, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 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 THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOORS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST, PEELING PAINT AND SPIDER WEBS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT 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. FAUCET IN STAFF WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
20. CanvassApr 11, 2011

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND UTILITY CLOSETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. ART ROOM FLOOR AND SHOWER ROOM IN SAME LOCATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLBASE IN CAFETERIA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING IN SOME SECTIONS. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA. LIGHTSHIELDS IN CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPING IN GIRLS 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. SEAL SAME. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN HALLWAYS AND ALSO BEHIND TOILET IN KDG ROOM. REMOVE SAME. DOORS 4, 7, 24, & WEATHERSTRIPPING NEED TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ON CAFETERIA. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELD NEEDED IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. ALL UTILITY SINKS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN MOBILE ROOM CLOSETS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
21. CanvassMar 17, 2010

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • ALL VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS NEED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST.