THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL

3900 N Lawndale AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · School

21 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 7, 2026

   0 infractions

2. CanvassMar 30, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED ONE OF THE TWO TOILETS OUT OF ORDER IN THE BOYS/ADULT WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. WHEN FLASHING TOILET OVERFLOWING WATER DOES NOT STOP. MUST REPAIR TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE SERVING LINE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE GIRLS/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIRED VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3. CanvassMar 19, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassJun 5, 2024

   0 infractions

5. CanvassMar 21, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK (4TH SINK - FAR RIGHT) IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
6. CanvassMay 16, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULB IN UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED ON THE FOURTH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULB.
7. CanvassMar 23, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
8. CanvassMar 5, 2020

   6 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • RAW WOODEN BOOTH STYLE DINING ROOM SEATING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE STUDENT DINING ROOM MICROWAVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • FOOD SERVICE LINE AND BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM (BASEMENT) WASHBOWLS EXTREMELY SLOW TO REACH THE MINIMUM OF 100F FOR HOT WATER. OVER FIVE MINUTES. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER FLOW AT WASHBOWLS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE BOOTH STYLE SEATING IN THE DINING ROOM WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----FOOD SPLATTER ON A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL AT THE WASHBOWL AT THE BOYS WASHROOM WASHBOWL (BASEMENT). MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
9. CanvassFeb 19, 2019

   0 infractions

10. CanvassFeb 21, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTH WALK-IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED BROWN STAINS ON THE WALL UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE SINK #1 IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassMar 29, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP INSIDE SOAP DISPENSER IN GIRLS LOWER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP IN ALL WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMUATED DUST/DIRT/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SCHOOL HALLWAYS, WASHROOMS AND STAIR CASES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SCHOOL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DISH WASH AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT TUNNEL TO BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
12. CanvassMar 18, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE STUDENT DINING ROOM TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED AND BURNT FOOD DEBRI.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN SOUTHEAST STAIRWAY FLOORS FROM THE 4TH FLOOR LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRI AND DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN THE CEMENT LOCATED ON THE EXTERIOR OF DOOR #8 ACROSS FROM ENTRY WAY LEADING TO THE STUDENT DINING ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR/REATTACH WALL COVING IN THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE FIRST SHELVING RACK ACROSS FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR. IN THE STUDENT DINING ROOM AREA AT THE WALL ON THE NORTH SIDE MUST REATTACH/REPAIR MISSING WALL COVING. IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE STUDENT DINING ROOM AREA MUST REPAIR SURFACE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL HEATERS WHICH ARE IN VERY POOR REPAIR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL OF THE LADIES AND MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM AS WELL AS IN ALL STUDENT RESTROOMS ON FLOORS 1ST TO 4TH FLOOR AND ALL MOP SINK/SERVICE SINK ROOMS.
13. CanvassMar 20, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN-COOLER IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE IN LUNCHROOM AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOILER ROOM AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
14. Complaint Re-InspectionNov 24, 2014

    0 infractions

15. ComplaintNov 10, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: REPORT #1434583, 4-7-2014: -38 REPAIR KNOB TO HANDSINK IN BOYS TOILET ROOM LOWER LEVEL. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. -41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN HALL NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBONAGE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR, REMOVE WATER SEEPAGE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE MATERIAL ON FLOOR.
16. CanvassApr 7, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN GIRLS WASHROOM LOWER LEVEL, REPAIR KNOB TO HAND SINK IN BOYS WASH ROOM LOWER LEVEL, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN HALL NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE,
17. CanvassMar 8, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN ALL WASHROOM, 2ND,3RD AND 4TH FLOOR. CAULKING WORN OUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN 2ND,3RD, 4TH FLOOR OR PROVIDE SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL ARTICLES /ITEMS, TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. AND CLEAN FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN 2ND,3RD, AND 4TH FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE GLUE LOOSE BASEBOARD(BLACK PLASTIC) IN NORTH EAST CORNER OF THE LUNCH ROOM AND CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER IN THE SAME AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE BOYS WASHROOM LOWER LEVEL,NORTH EAST STAIRWAY,ABOVE THE DOOR OUTSIDE ROOM 404,MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN SOME OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN 4TH FLOOR,PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING GIRLS WASHROOM 3RD FLOOR, AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE ROOM 305 MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR OF BOTH UNISEX WASHROOM LOWER LEVEL AND GIRLS WASHROOM LOWER LEVEL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING COLD HANDLE KNOB ON ONE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK FAUCET IN GIRLS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE KNOB. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL ON THE 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. ONE OUT OF 4 WASHBOWL SINK FAUCET NOT IN GOOD REPAIR IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ONE OF THE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM LOWER LEVEL.
18. CanvassFeb 24, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVENS, CABINETS AND COOLERS INSIDE STAFF LUNCH ROOM AND JANITOR'S BREAKROOM.
    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT; JANITOR'S BREAKROOM, SUB-BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND BOILER ROOM, AND TO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT SAME AREAS.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKINGS PIPES; UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, IN BOILER ROOM AND IN STORAGE ROOM 1 IN SUB-BASEMENT. ALSO REPAIR FAUCETS IN 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN SUB-BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
19. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 16, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not cleaned in boiler and basement storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive water on floor.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls and ceiling not maintained in teachers dining room and boiler room. Instructed to replace missing wall tiles and ceiling tile in dining room and seal seepage in boiler room to prevent excessive water. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Utility sink not maintained in boiler room. Instructed to install drainline to properly drain waste water. Drain pipe in boiler room leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
20. CanvassJun 6, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Southwest entry door-right side, right corners has 1/4 inch gap at bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not cleaned in boiler and basement storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive water on floor.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls and ceiling not maintained in teachers dining room and boiler room. Instructed to replace missing wall tiles and ceiling tile in dining room and seal seepage in boiler room to prevent excessive water. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Utility sink not maintained in boiler room. Instructed to install drainline to properly drain waste water. Drain pipe in boiler room leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
21. CanvassApr 28, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 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 WALLS BEHIND HANDICAP RAMP IN STUDENT DINNING PEELING PAINT AND ON SAME WALL PIPE HAS EXPOSED INSTULATION INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED WATER STAIN IN REAR PREP KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.