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ROBERT N. DETT ELEMENTARY

2131 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · School

Inspection summary

ROBERT N. DETT ELEMENTARY has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 26, 2013. The most recent inspection, on October 6, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 once on August 26, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 19 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 13 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 30, 2021. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 2023. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12 (B-D): OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN PRE-K ROOM 108 AND AT THE FIRST FAUCET IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE PREP AREA. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH A SLOW DRAIN. ALSO, FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER TOILET ROOM WITH NO WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK, DUE TO BEING WATING ON BEING REPAIRED. OBSERVED A WORK ORDER DATED ON 09/18/2026 REGARDING THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AND TO RESTORE WATER IN MENTIONED TOILET ROOM.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN PRE-K ROOM 108 AND AT THE FIRST FAUCET IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE PREP AREA. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH A SLOW DRAIN. ALSO, FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER TOILET ROOM WITH NO WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK, DUE TO BEING WATING ON BEING REPAIRED. OBSERVED A WORK ORDER DATED ON 09/18/2026 REGARDING THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AND TO RESTORE WATER IN MENTIONED TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH TRASH BAGS STOPPING THE LIDS FROM CLOSING. INSTRUCTED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS MUST BE CLOSED, REMAIN TIGHT, AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B0, NO CITATION ISSUED
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT IS OUT IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED VEGETABLES, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT WASH AND RINSE BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS RESTROOM ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT/DIARRHEA KIT (POWDER AND GLOVES). MUST PROVIDE GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS AND DISPOSABLE MOP HEADS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASHING SINK AT CAFETERIA SERVING LINE REACHING MAX TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT WASH AND RINSE BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS RESTROOM ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON MILK COOLER ON SERVING LINE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOLER STORAGE AREA.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION OF BOXES OF DISPOSABLE NAPKINS IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE BOXES ON AVAILABLE RAISED SHELVING UNITS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING FANS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN) IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED FOOD SPLATTER IN THE CEILING AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE COOLER AND FREEZER ARE KEPT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE TOILET ROOM THAT THE KITCHEN STAFF USE.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1575932 DATED 09/22/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 35-CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN NEAR ENTRANCE AND LIGHT FIXURES. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND URINALS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAINS NEAR LUNCHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE TOILET ROOM THAT THE KITCHEN STAFF USE.
  15. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN CEILING VENT AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN NEAR ENTRANCE AND LIGHT FIXURES. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND URINALS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAINS NEAR LUNCHROOM.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED A FEW FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKING). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN CEILING AND VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING LEADING FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE SERVING AREA. MUST SCRAP PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALL AND CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  17. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. HAM SANDWICH 36.8F SREIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOODSTORE ROOM BY KITCHEN HAS MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST PREVIDE. THE OTHER TWO FLOORS IN THE FOOD STOREROOMS NEED THE FLOORS PAINTED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND PAINT THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE THREE STORE ROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN THE MDF ROOM MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN ORGNIZE IT. ALSO REPAIR OR REMOVE THE BROKEN ICE MACHINE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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