PHOEBE A HEARST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4640 S Lamon (4900W), CHICAGO, IL 60638 · School

22 inspections

CanvassSep 22, 2025
1 infraction
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR GIRLS AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL TOILET ROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
CanvassSep 4, 2024
2 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED PEELING WEATHER STRIP ON SIDE OF EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS TIGHT FITTING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON STAIRWALL WALLS AND CEILING LEADING DOWN TO KITCHEN AREA, AS WELL AS WALLS IN CAFETERIA AREA UNDER WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassAug 24, 2023
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT SINKS IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND PRE-K 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FEEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassSep 16, 2022
4 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - CASE OF YOGURT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMEPERATURE OF 52.1F IN 2 DOOR COOLER. YOGURT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - COOLER IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.8F. ALSO, CONDENSOR EXCESSIVE LEAKING CAUSING CONDENSATION DRAINAGE ON ENTIRE INTERIOR OF COOLER. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED (41F OR BELOW) AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
CanvassSep 23, 2021
0 infractions
CanvassSep 10, 2020
0 infractions
CanvassFeb 25, 2019
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 9, 2018
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REAR TWO DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CanvassFeb 21, 2018
4 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1995357 DATE 3/10/2017 VIOLATION #35 PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF LUNCHROOM, CORRECT BY DATE 6/10/2017. INSTD. TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND NEW GREASE TRAP @ 1 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTRD TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REAR TWO DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING TILES.
CanvassMar 10, 2017
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN LUNCHROOM STAFF TOILET ROOM AND TEACHER STAFF TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LOW WATER PRESSURE AT TOILET ROOM HANDSINK IN RM 114 AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 10, 2016
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - TOILET ROOM IN MANAGERS OFFICE OUT OF ORDER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFeb 22, 2016
3 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK OR HAVE ACCESS TO THE BOOK AT ALL TIMES. DOOR#11 NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2 IN OPENING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME EOF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - TOILET ROOM IN MANAGERS OFFICE OUT OF ORDER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 1, 2015
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT LUNCHROOM AREA WEST SIDE UNDER THE WINDOWS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM CEILING AND WALL PEELING PAINT ABOVE AND BELOW THE WINDOW, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SEAL.
CanvassMar 23, 2015
3 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE LUNCHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, 1/2" GAP IN THE CORNER OD THE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR, ALSO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAIABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT LUNCHROOM AREA WEST SIDE UNDER THE WINDOWS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM CEILING AND WALL PEELING PAINT ABOVE AND BELOW THE WINDOWS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED PREMISES MISSING 1 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 5, 2014
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST RECAULK AROUND THE RIGHT (CLOSEST TO THE URINAL)WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FL (SOUTH END).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE LEFT (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 119. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE TO THE LEFT (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 119. MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE RIGHT WASHBOWL (CLOSEST TO THE URINAL) IN THE 2ND FL (NORTH END) BOYS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE RIGHT WASHBOWL (CLOSEST TO THE URINAL) IN THE 2ND FL (SOUTH END) BOYS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.
CanvassFeb 3, 2014
4 infractions
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, NOT ABLE TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. TWO SEPARATE FAUCETS, VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE FROM THE HOT WATER FAUCET AND COLD WATER FAUCET DOES NOT STAY ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST RECAULK AROUND THE RIGHT (CLOSEST TO THE URINAL)WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FL (SOUTH END).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE LEFT (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 119. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE TO THE LEFT (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) WASHBOWL IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM ROOM 119. MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE RIGHT WASHBOWL (CLOSEST TO THE URINAL) IN THE 2ND FL (NORTH END) BOYS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE RIGHT WASHBOWL (CLOSEST TO THE URINAL) IN THE 2ND FL (SOUTH END) BOYS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.
CanvassApr 8, 2013
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. 2ND FLOOR BOYS TOILET ROOM FAUCETS (SOUTH) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 4, 2012
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassMay 25, 2012
2 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK INCOMPLETE. MISSING RECIEPTS FOR SERVICE.(JAN, FEB, & MARCH. FOUND 4 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 3 AT MAIN ENTERANCE AND 1 SERVICE DOOR IN LUNCHROOM. ALL DOORS WITH 1/4 GAPS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DOORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 13, 2011
5 infractions
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTD TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INTERIOR OF GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS AND BOTTOM OF STEAMTABLES AND PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR, DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR AND BEHIND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
CanvassJun 9, 2011
9 infractions
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTD TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ALSO, UNABLE TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE DUE TO NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
- 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
  - NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED PREMISES MAKING OWN ICE BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN UNAPPROVED CONTAINER AND BEING CHIPPED WITH UNAPPROVED CHISEL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPERLY PROTECTED ICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - RECEIVING EXIT DOOR IN CAFTERIA NOT RODENT PROOF, APRROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INTERIOR OF GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS AND BOTTOM OF STEAMTABLES AND PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR, DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR AND BEHIND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEES (F00D HANDLERS) TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - VARIOUS FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.E
CanvassApr 20, 2010
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - CLUTTER IN LIBRARY STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE.