Nettelhorst Elementary

3252 N Broadway (600W), CHICAGO, IL 60657 · School

24 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 4, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE MAIN LUNCHROOM AREA, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOMS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM IN ENGINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUILDING BETWEEN DOOR 9 AND PLAYGROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 27, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE MAIN LUNCHROOM AREA, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOMS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM IN ENGINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUILDING BETWEEN DOOR 9 AND PLAYGROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# 2635267DATED 04/20/2026 5-501.15: **PF** Outside Receptacles OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3. CanvassApr 20, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 02/22/2026 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: CHICKEN NUGGETS RANGING IN TEMP 124.3F TO 125.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOMS AND IN ENGINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUILDING BETWEEN DOOR 9 AND PLAYGROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 7, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15//OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP OF RUSTED DOOR FRAMES OF DOOR #2, STAFF/COMMUNITY KITCHEN, DOOR #7 ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AND WEST SIDE DOOR #5. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 19, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15// OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP OF RUSTED DOOR FRAMES OF DOOR #2, STAFF/COMMUNITY KITCHEN, DOOR #7 ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AND WEST SIDE DOOR #5. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2613632 3/12/2025: (54) OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUEDINSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED."
6. CanvassMar 12, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP OF RUSTED DOOR FRAMES OF DOOR #2, STAFF/COMMUNITY KITCHEN, DOOR #7 ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AND WEST SIDE DOOR #5. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED GREEN AND WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED
7. CanvassJan 29, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PRE-K ROOMS REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR #9 DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
8. CanvassFeb 1, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BROKEN SINK AT ROOM 201,UNABLE TO USE, WATER DON'T DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE TEACHER'S WASHROOM, LOWER LEVEL ACROSS LUNCH ROOM.
9. CanvassMay 10, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
10. CanvassApr 29, 2021

    0 infractions

11. CanvassJan 24, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. MUST RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD PUSH BUTTONS TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.
12. CanvassMar 19, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LOOSE WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIRS NOT ABLE TO TURN OFF THE HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF CLASSROOM #202. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
13. CanvassFeb 16, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALL WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT TEACHERS RESTROOM ACROSS KITCHEN. MUST PAINT.
14. CanvassFeb 1, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE CHEST COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED NO COLD WATER AT THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM (ANOTHER HANDSINK IS AVAILABLE IN THIS RESTROOM). IN THE BOYS 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM, 1 OF 2 HANDSINKS IS NOT OPERATIONAL, 1 OF 3 URINALS IS NOT OPERATIONAL, AND 1 OF 2 TOILETS IS NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE THE OTHER AVAILABLE BATHROOM FIXTURES AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EACH OF THESE FIXTURES.
15. CanvassJan 8, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION MADE AND POSTED ON 4-23-15 NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED MICROWAVE OVENS IN BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND AN ELECTRIC COOKING SKILLET IN ONE OF THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS WHERE STUDENTS CONSUME THEIR MEALS. TEACHER STATED THE MICROWAVE OVENS ARE USED TO HEAT SOME STUDENTS MEALS. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IE: MICROWAVE OVENS AND ELECTRICAL SKILLET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOMS. ALL PREPARED/REHEATED FOODS MUST BE PREPARED IN THE APPROVED KITCHEN FACILITY UNDER THE SUPERVISION A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
16. Short Form ComplaintApr 23, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • Food and food contact surfaces not protected, establishment using water from an unsafe source. Business preparing/serving food while a Boil Water Order is in place issued by the Department of Water Management. The Boil Water Order has been issued for possibly contaminated water source. Premises using possibly contaminated water for food preparation, hand washing, and cleaning of food contact surfaces. FACILITY PREPARED 5 POUNDS OF SANDWICHES AND 5 POUNDS OF SALAD. SCHOOL VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS. WILL BE RECEIVING PREPACKAGED MEALS FROM LAKEVIEW HIGHSCHOOL UNTIL BOIL ORDER IS LIFTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
17. CanvassFeb 9, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A SLOW LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE BASEMENT TEACHER'S RESTROOM AND THE BATHROOM HANDSINK IN ROOM 101. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK AT THE BASEMENT TEACHER'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED 2 MILK COOLERS AND A WARMER THAT ARE NOT WORKING STORED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
18. CanvassFeb 6, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT HANDWASH SINK IN TEACHERS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
19. CanvassJan 31, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALLS WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT LUNCHROOM.
20. CanvassOct 30, 2012

    0 infractions

21. CanvassNov 7, 2011

    0 infractions

22. CanvassMar 21, 2011

    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. ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD IS NEEDED AT COLD BUFFET UNIT , USED FOR CHILDREN DURING LUNCH. CHILDREN SERVING THEMSELVES.
    • 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 PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT FROM LUNCH ROOM,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN KITCHEN AND GIRLS 2ND FLOOR(1937 BUILDING).
    • 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. PORTABLE FAN IN KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE CLEANED,DUST BUILD-UP;ALSO VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 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. THERMOMETER IS NEED INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM 202.
23. CanvassSep 21, 2010

    2 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. MUST REPLACE THE WINDOW SCREENS WITH HOLES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND RESTROOMS.
24. CanvassMar 4, 2010

    2 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, TOASTER OVEN, RANGE AND OVEN IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE AREA.
    • 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. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE AREA AND EXIT DOOR AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT.