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O'Keeffe

6940 S Merrill (2132E), CHICAGO, IL 60649 · School

Inspection summary

O'Keeffe has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 6, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 4, 2026, found no infractions.

4 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, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 28, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 February 11, 2021. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 20, 2014. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 19 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 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.

19 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASHING SIGN NEEDED IN FACULTY WASHROOM MANAGER INSTALLED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • COVERED GARBAGE CAN NEEDED IN UNISEX FACULTY WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE THREE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM THE LUNCHROOM NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH WHERE NEEEDED. OBSERVED ONE SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE ANNEX BUILDING NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH WHERE NEEDED.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 7 RODENT DROPPINGS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE AREA BY MICROWAVE AND NEAR COMPUTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES WITH LOOSE-FITTING AND DAMAGED LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS LINING THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE MILK REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAGS AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • SEE VIOLATION #60.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • SEE VIOLATION #60.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RECYCLING DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, LIDS NOT CLOSED, AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2365733 DATE 03/13/2020 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED: #51- OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS SLOW DRAINING IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 213. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #53- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE 75.9F AND NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IN ANNEX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM IN MAIN BUILDNG (125.4F) AND SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM IN ANNEX (123.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS (100-120F). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE WALL VENT IN TEACHER LOUNGE 107, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF BOOK SHELVES IN TEACHER LOUNGE 107, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR RADIATORS, COMPUTERS, COPIER, AND REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHER LOUNGE 107. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS SLOW DRAINING IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 213. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RECYCLING DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, LIDS NOT CLOSED, AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM OF MAIN BUILDING.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST; MUST CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED TOILET PAPER ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN THE MAIN BUILDING ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE PAPER FROM WALL AND CEILING. MISSING DOOR TO ONE BOYS WASHROOM STALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR (MAIN BUILDING); REPLACE MISSING DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: THE FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN ARE LEAKING AND ONE FAUCET KNOB LOOSE; REPAIR SAME. FOUND LOW RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE ANNEX BUILDING BOYS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR) AND GIRLS SECOND FLOOR; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SINKS. OBSERVED IN THE MAIN BUILDING THE FAUCET KNOBS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM (FIRST FLOOR) IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR SAME. THE SOAP DISPENSER IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE. ONE CLOGGED URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM (SECOND FLOOR) AND ONE CLOGGED TOILET IN GIRLS WASHROOM (SECOND FLOOR); REPAIR TOILET AND URINAL.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ,WHEN NOT IN USE AT KITCHEN AREA
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE CEILING IN THE 1FL TEACHER TOILET ROOM WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAINT. ALSO IN THE PREP AREA NOTED THE FITERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE HEAVY DUST.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED A FEW LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED ALL UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL THE FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL VENTS INSIDE UTILITY CLOSETS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZATION IN ALL UTILITY CLOSETS. MUST ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS TO SO NO RODENT OR INSECT HARBORAGE.
  15. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED FREEZER NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 35 F. FREEZER TAGGED AND NOT TO BE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HANDLE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITHIN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ALL MOP SINKS WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAITAIN ALL MOP SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED ALL UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRTY FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN UTILITY CLOSETS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL VENTS WITHIN UTILITY CLOSETS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DRIED TOILET PAPER ON WALLS AND CEILINGS OF 2ND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOMS. TOILET PAPER MUST BE REMOVED AND WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SANITIZED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZATION IN ALL UTILITY CLOSETS. MUST ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS TO DETER ANY RODENT OR INSECT HARBORAGE AND MAXIMIZE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEST CONTROL.
  16. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR AT WALL IN PRE-K ROOM-107.MUST SEAL
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HAND DRYING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN STUDENTS WASHROOMS,IE DEMOUNT BUILDING-BOTH DEVICE (BOY'S-1ST FL/GIRLS 1ST FL),AND 1 DRYER IN EACH BOY'S/GIRL'S-2ND FL,MAIN BUILDING-2ND FL(BOY'S-1ST FL/GIRL'S).MUST REPAIR.ALSO LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
  17. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES/NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K ROOM (118) FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR AT WALL IN PRE-K ROOM-107.MUST SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HAND DRYING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN STUDENTS WASHROOMS,IE DEMOUNT BUILDING-BOTH DEVICE (BOY'S-1ST FL/GIRLS 1ST FL),AND 1 DRYER IN EACH BOY'S/GIRL'S-2ND FL,MAIN BUILDING-2ND FL(BOY'S-1ST FL/GIRL'S).MUST REPAIR.ALSO LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
  18. Canvass

    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. NEED TO REPLACE LEAKING FREEZER PLATE FOR PORTABEL MILK COOLERS
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR LUNCHROOM
  19. Complaint

    3 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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND LARGE COOLER AND FLOOR MIXER IN KITCHEN.
    • 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. CEILING IN CLASSROOM 202 NEEDS PLASTERING. THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE ROOF THAT IS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR. ALSO PER ENGINEER THERE WILL BE VARIOUS AREAS IN THE HALLWAY CORRIDORS, WASHROOMS AND UTILITY CLOSETS THAT WILL BE PAINTED THIS SUMMER. IN KITCHEN PANTRY/STORAGE ROOM OBSERVED SOME CRACKED/CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS; MUST PAINT WALLS IN THIS ROOM.
    • 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. TEACHERS LOUNGE SINK IN PRIMARY BLDG. HAS NO HOT WATER; MUST RESTORE. BOYS WASHROOM IN MAIN BLDG. 2-NORTH HAS ONE SINK WITH A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER BUT NO FLOWING WATER; MUST REPAIR. THERE WERE TWO SINKS IN GIRLS WASHROOMS OF MAIN BUILDING THAT WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ENGINEER STATED THAT HE HAS A PROPOSAL FOR ALL SINKS WITH PROBLEMS TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

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