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Washington Irving School

749 S Oakley Blvd (2300W), CHICAGO, IL 60612 · School

Inspection summary

Washington Irving School has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 22, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2026. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on February 21, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 April 22, 2010. 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 18 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT AT THIS TIME.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED SHEET TRAYS AND CONTAINERA NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT POSSIBLE BREEDING SOURCE FOR PESTS.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND DAMAGED DRYWALL CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE SERVICE LINE AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE LUNCH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN UNISEX FIRST FLOOR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODCUTS AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH SINKS COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS OF RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE MAIN OFFICE GIRLS WASHROOM, AND THE RIGHT SINK IN THE CAFETERIA GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP ON THE PLASTIC SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR WALK INS,STAINED CEILING TLE IN PRE-K ROOM 101.WALK IN COOLER FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR TROUT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE-K 101 ABOVE HAND SINK AND CEILING IN LUNCH ROOM.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN LOWER DOOR FRAME AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN PAPER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN KITCHEN STAFF'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOERS AT THE BOTTOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FANS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • STOPPER AT 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1ST SET OF DOORS ON THE LEFT. RIGHT HAND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT WATER IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOERS AT THE BOTTOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FANS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • STOPPER AT 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND THE VENTS IN THE PREP AND GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOM (BY THE GYM) WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: -THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE CAUSING IT TO LEAK AT THE BASE. -THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM (BY THE GYM) LEFT WASH BOWL HAS NO RUNNING WATER. -THE FIRST 2 WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS 2ND/3RD FL. TOILET ROOMS DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. -THE BOYS 3RD FL WASHBOWL DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL PLUMBING ISSUES. MAINTAIN SAME.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR GIRL'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE TOILET IN RM. 102.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WIF.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN ALL KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND BY UNUSED DISHMACHINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATION: REPAIR LEAKING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. (TWO SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM)
  16. Canvass

    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. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON KITCHEN CEILING NEAR WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (BEHIND STOVES, UNDER DISHMACHINE).
    • 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. RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ONE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR. (TWO SINKS IN WASHROOM)
  17. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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. MUST PAINT CEILING IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR (A LEAK WAS REPAIRED THERE AND AREA HAS BEEN PLASTERED). SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES IN WALL OF KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UTILITY SINK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Tomato sauce stored in aluminum gallon measure was moved to a non-reactive container.
    • 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. Repair or replace the damaged tiles around the tilt skillet floor drain. Clean and maintain the rusty floor in the walk in cooler. Maintain the floors clean around the mop area in the cafeteria.

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