Oscar Mayer Elementary

2250 N Clifton AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · School

21 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 20, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • : 6-501.114--- ALL INOPERABLE REACH-IN COOLERS (2) MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
2. CanvassApr 16, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE SINGLE STALL STUDENT WASHROOM. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE REACHED 89F THEN CONTINUED TO FLUCTUATE COLDER THEN TO HOTTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.F AND REMAIN CONSISTENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • ALL INOPERABLE REACH-IN COOLERS (2) MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
3. CanvassFeb 11, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER TABLES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA OFF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED 2 MOPS STORED SUBMERGED IN WATER IN 2 MOP BUCKETS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK TO BE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT.
4. CanvassMar 7, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNUSEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND UNUSED OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED MECHANCAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassMar 1, 2023

   0 infractions

6. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 21, 2022

   5 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 ALL FAUCET IN PREP AREA ARE LEAKING,REPAIR ISSUE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • RECEPTACLE COVER IS NEEDED AT GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM ACCROSS THE LUNCH ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE/STAFF LUNCH ROOM WITH HOLES ON FLOOR UNDER THE NORTH WINDOW BY STAFF TABLE.REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
7. CanvassMar 17, 2022

   7 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR AT TEMP OF 80.1F.MEN'S WASHROOM AT REAR HALLWAY BY THE GYM AT TEMP OF 89.7F; GIRLS WASHROOM AT FIRST FLOOR ACROSS FROM KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 79.7F TO 87F. OBSERVED 3 GIRLS WASHING HANDS AT SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM, WASHBOWL HOT WATER TEMP OF 81.3F. PRE-SCHOOL WASHROOM WATER TEMP OF 63.1F TO 64.7F INSTRUCTED ENGINEER AND MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F TO 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREZEER.REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • ALL FAUCET IN PREP AREA ARE LEAKING,REPAIR ISSUE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • RECEPTACLE COVER IS NEEDED AT GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM ACCROSS THE LUNCH ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE/STAFF LUNCH ROOM WITH HOLES ON FLOOR UNDER THE NORTH WINDOW BY STAFF TABLE.REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • BURNED LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE
8. CanvassJun 16, 2021

   0 infractions

9. CanvassJan 28, 2020

   4 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON UNIT AND DRIPPING TO A PAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.ALSO VENT COVER/GRILL FOR UNIT IS MISSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER FLOW PROVIDED AT FAUCET INSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR #5.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. WASHROOM IS USED MOSTLY ON WEEKEND AT GAME TIMES.MUST REPAIR CAUSE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • HOLES ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE NORTH WINDOW,SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE WORK STARTED AT CEILING WALL ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND IN DINING AREA ABOVE NORTH WINDOWS NOT COMPLETED, HOLE/OPENING AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN AND LARGE OPENING IN DINING AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • SOME GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE OFFICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
10. CanvassApr 8, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • OBSERVED RED TOXIC CHEMICAL STORED IN SPRAY CONTAINER WITH NO COMMON NAME LABEL, LOCATED ON COUNTER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS ON TOXIC CHEMICALS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN SPRAY CONTAINERS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-015 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
11. CanvassFeb 23, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST ON VENT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES ON NORTH SIDE OF LUNCH ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING GIRLS WASHROOM BY ROOM 125 IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND GIRLS WASHROOM BY ROOM 107 ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
12. CanvassFeb 8, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR THE WINDOW, IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, LEAKY FAUCET IN MONTESSORI ROOM 107. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassJan 12, 2016

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR AND 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FANGUARD IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PRE-K 105 NEAR CUBBIES AND IN TOILETROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN KITCHEN,PRE-K 102 & 106 WALLS & WALL TRIM,PRE-K 101 WALL CABINETS,DAMAGED CEILING IN PRE-K 107.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE IN PRE-K 101 TOILETROOM TO STAY ON.MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PRE-K 105 TOILETROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATORS IN PRE-K 101,102,105,106,107,,109 & 111.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE-K 105 & 101.
14. CanvassFeb 17, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED WOMENS RESTROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR NORTH SIDE WITH CRACKED/BROKEN TOILET SEAT REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. TOILET SEAT MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE FOUND IN WALK IN FREEZER. FROZEN CONDENSATE DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER INTO METAL PAN. REPAIR CONSENSER SO THERE IS NO NO DRIPPING AND NO EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE. MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN DINING HALL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR UNDER WATER FOUNTAIN ON NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING NEAR 1ST FLOOR NORTH WASHROOMS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL SO THAT IT IS INSECT/RODENT PROOF.
15. CanvassFeb 28, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FAN ROOM IN FIRST FLOOR,(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FLOOR).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE LUNCH ROOM ,CLOSE TO THE WINDOWS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES TOO, IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE GIRLS WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
16. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 30, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 4-23-13 NOT CORRECTED.#29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-7-12 #1229445 NOT CORRECTED. #32-REPLACE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS THAT ARE IN DISREPAIR. MANAGEMENT CONTACTED ALLIED WASTE DURING THIS INSPECTION AND FAXED TO SCHOOL AT THIS TIME A WRITTEN WORK ORDER FOR THE DAMAGED DUMPSTER TO BE REPLACED ON 5-1-13. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • SEE VIOLATION #14.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • PILED UNUSED WOOD ON GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
17. CanvassApr 23, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-7-12 #1229445 NOT CORRECTED. #32-REPLACE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS THAT ARE IN DISREPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • PILED UNUSED WOOD ON GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
18. CanvassJun 7, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 44.0-46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $36. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS THAT ARE IN DISREPAIR.
19. CanvassJun 14, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 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. DISH MACHINE DISH RACKS IN POOR REPAIR, BROWNED AND DISCOLORED WITH ACCUMULATED LIME BUILD-UP. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE LIME.
20. CanvassDec 17, 2010

    0 infractions

21. CanvassApr 27, 2010

    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. DETAIL CLEAN DIRT & DEBRIS ALONG METAL BASEBOARDS IN LUNCH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. TEACHERS/FACULTY ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.