OROZCO ELEMENTARY ACADEMY

1940 W 18th St (1800S), CHICAGO, IL 60608 · School

20 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 16, 2025

   7 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOORS.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • 4-901.12 WIPING CLOTH IN 2 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION PROPERLY (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 The far left WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS' TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -THE HOT/COLD FIRST TWO WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM DO NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 1ST FL UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA WITH DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
2. CanvassSep 2, 2025

   9 infractions

   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • FOOD HANDLER TOOK TRASH TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, CAME IN WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AND BEGAN TO GET SUPPLIES TO PREP LUNCH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER TAKING OUT THE TRASH, WHEN ENTERING THE PREP AREA, BEFORE STARTING TASKS, WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, PHONES, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND DURING INSPECTION. 20 DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING DOORS.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • WIPING CLOTH IN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • THE FAR LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS/BOY TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -THE HOT/COLD FIRST TWO WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 1ST FL UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA WITH DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
3. CanvassSep 4, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 11, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 FOUND CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND VIREX II MISSING FROM CLEANING MATERIALS. OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-202.12 (A) FOUND ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING) WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74F- 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). ENGINEER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100F -103 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
5. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 7, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-202.12 (A) FOUND ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING) WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74F- 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
6. CanvassAug 25, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING) WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74F- 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
7. CanvassAug 31, 2022

   0 infractions

8. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 16, 2021

   0 infractions

9. CanvassApr 29, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE, BEANS, YOGURT, CHEESE AND MAYO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(46.0F-46.7F). TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS VALUED AT $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNABLE TO HOLD PROPER TEMPERATURE (41F OR BELOW). COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
10. CanvassFeb 10, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
11. CanvassJan 11, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES, BUT THE DISINFECTANT IS NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, NOR DO THEY HAVE PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH CONCENTRATION(1000-5000PPM) LEVELS OF CHOLRINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
      • 2-401.11(a) OBSERVED KITCHEN STAFF EATING THEIR BREAKFAST IN THE KITCHEN AT A TABLE AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT, DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD:CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: UNWRAPED SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDS SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE FOOD IS BEING DISPENSED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-39-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED
12. CanvassMar 20, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF BOXES AND PLASTIC WRAP TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
13. CanvassMar 17, 2017

    0 infractions

14. CanvassJan 15, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED A BROWNISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWLS NOT RUNNING CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS; THE GIRLS WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN THE GIRLS WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING, BOYS WASHBOWL ON THE 1ST FLOOR LAST WASHBOWL AND GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM MIDDLE WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SINKS RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN.
15. CanvassMay 5, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
16. CanvassApr 28, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SPLASHGUARD PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND A GAP IN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WHERE THRESHOLD MEETS THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
17. CanvassJan 31, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISHMACHINE, THREE COMP SINK AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
18. CanvassSep 23, 2011

    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. THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE BOTH BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM SO BOTH UNITS WILL WORK PROPERLY.
    • 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. THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS ICE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN SAME.
19. CanvassFeb 24, 2011

    3 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. THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN THE KITCHEN IN BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
    • 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. THE FLOOR TILE BY THE STEAMER IS MISSING. INSTD. TO REPLACE SAME.
    • 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. THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
20. CanvassJun 11, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR BOILER ROOM. ORGANIZE CLUTTER.