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PERSHING MAGNET SCHOOL

3200 S Calumet (334E), CHICAGO, IL 60616 · School

Inspection summary

PERSHING MAGNET SCHOOL has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 25, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 15, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 January 14, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 once on February 5, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 March 5, 2020. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 21 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH INADEQUATE LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE CAFETERIA HANDWASHING SINKS; UTILIZED BY THE CAFETERIA STAFF. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 68.8F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO, OBSERVED IN PRE-K ROOM 109 HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 78.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR OF THE CAFETERIA TRASH RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOM IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE MOP IS STORED IN THE BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SMALL AMUNTS OF DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • BOYS WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH NO SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SMALL AMUNTS OF DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 3-DR FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UTILITY CLOSETS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WET TEST STRIPPS FOR 3-COMP SINK SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BASEBOARD UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS: THIRD FLOOR BOYS AND SECOND FLOOR GIRLS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES OF ONE TOILET, ONE URINAL AND ONE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE BOYS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(PASTA, RICE,ETC.)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN.
  18. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LARGE METAL TRAYS TO SMALLER TRAYS THAT FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR INSTALL COMMERCIAL SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ADJUST THRESHOLD AT SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AND WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN LUNCHROOM/CLASSROOM IN 019 AND SEAL OPENINGS AT PIPING AT WALL IN LUNCHROOM/CLASSROOM IN 019-1.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK ON 1ST. FLOOR AND LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET AT SAID UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND REPAIR LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST MIXING VAULES AT WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
  19. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #231381 ON 05/25/10: #35 CAULK BETWEEN WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT, #38 INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LARGE METAL TRAYS TO SMALLER TRAYS THAT FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR INSTALL COMMERCIAL SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ADJUST THRESHOLD AT SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AND WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN LUNCHROOM/CLASSROOM IN 019 AND SEAL OPENINGS AT PIPING AT WALL IN LUNCHROOM/CLASSROOM IN 019-1.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK ON 1ST. FLOOR AND LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET AT SAID UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND REPAIR LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST MIXING VAULES AT WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR.
  20. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STORAGE CLOSET INSIDE KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. DEFROST FREEZER COMPARTMENT INSIDE COOLER IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. REPAIR HAND DRYER INSIDE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES WITH DUST/DIRT BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, LUNCHROOMS, AND TEACHERS LOUNGE.
    • 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. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS ABOVE PREP AREA AND LUNCHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS/STAINS. CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE WET PAPER BALLS FROM BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND TOILET ROOMS. CAULK WALL BETWEEN WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CAP UNUSED PIPES AT WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN FREEZER IN LUNCHROOM AND LIGHT BULBS IN SOME TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNUSED PALLETS, MATERIALS, AND SPILLS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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