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South Loop Elementary

1212 S Plymouth CT, Chicago, IL 60605 · School

Inspection summary

South Loop Elementary has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 4, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 15, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 7, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 24 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2019. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND WALKIN FREEZER AT 30F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER A MINIMUM OF 0F.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE FOOD SERVING LINE AS REQUIRED. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE FOOD SERVING LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD SERVING LINE CAFETERIA AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN FOOD SERVING LINE CAFETERIA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12 OBSERVED HAND SINKS THROUGHT OUT FACILITY , GRILS, BOYS AND ADULTS IN DISREPAIR 1ST, 2ND FLOORS, FAUCET NOT PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR ALL HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR AND NOT FLOWING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 1(of) 10 TOILET ON 1ST FLOOR GIRLS REAST ROOM NEAR CAFETERIA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CAULK NEEDED AROUND WASH BOWL IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE CAFETERIA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO THE MIDDLE FAUCET IN THE GIRLS 2ND FL TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTS FOR ALL 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS NOT RUNNING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • HAND SOAP DISPENSERS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN BOYS AND GIRLS STUDENTS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND THRESHOLD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND THRESHOLD.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMENS RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE TOILET FLUSHING HANDLE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM LEAKING WHEN YOU FLUSH THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER. WORN, TORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL BUILD UP FOOD DEBRIS FROM RUBBER GASKETS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER UNUSED LARGE UTENSILS THAT ARE RUSTY MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  15. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK AND ON THE 2-COMP. SINK.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND RUBBER DISWASHING GLOVES NOT STORED PROPERLY.
  17. Canvass

    5 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. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON BACK OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL TABLES CLEANED IN ALL CLASSROOMS AFTER FOOD HAS BEEN CONSUMED.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AFTER FOOD HAS BEEN CONSUMED.
    • 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. WALLS IN BOYS WASHROOM (1ST) FLOOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE CAFETERIA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 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. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
  19. Canvass

    2 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. Found floor not mopped by exposed hand sink.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found leaky drainage piping at exposed hand sink/main kitchen areas.
  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 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. Found shelving units not wiped down above 3 compartment sink and by oven areas.
    • 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. Found floors not swept along walls by rear tool storage areas.

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