WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2908 W Washington Blvd (100N), CHICAGO, IL 60612 · School

21 inspections

1. CanvassAug 28, 2025

   0 infractions

2. CanvassSep 18, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • REPLACE THE MISSING DOOR HANDLE FOR THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3. CanvassSep 14, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassDec 15, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 8, 2021

   0 infractions

6. CanvassOct 14, 2021

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K ROOMS AND TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K ROOM 111 & TOILET ROOM AT 82.4F-82.6F AND PRE-K ROOM 109 AT 89.9F-90.1F .MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN LUNCH ROOM.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT PRE- K ROOM 109.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PRE- K ROOM # 109.
7. CanvassNov 24, 2020

   0 infractions

8. CanvassDec 12, 2019

   0 infractions

9. CanvassNov 15, 2018

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE COPIER MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
10. CanvassSep 29, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING OUT SIDE THE KITCHEN IN THE DOCK AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 4, 2016

    0 infractions

12. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 30, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1961136 DATED 09/23/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 38-38-ADJUST MIXING VALVE AT SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM. REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AT LEFT SINK AND TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. REPLACE FAUCETS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 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 BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOMS.
13. CanvassSep 23, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1533234 DATED 09/23/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAINED: 38-ADJUST MIXING VALVE AT SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM. REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AT LEFT SINK AND TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. REMOVE STANDING WATER INSIDE LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. REPLACE FAUCETS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 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 BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOMS.
14. CanvassSep 23, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADJUST MIXING VALVE AT SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM. REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AT LEFT SINK AND TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. REMOVE STANDING WATER INSIDE LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. REPLACE FAUCETS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE).
15. CanvassSep 8, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAK AT THE TOILET HANDLE IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 109. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
16. CanvassAug 27, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, KITCHEN STORAGE AND KITCHEN WASHROOM. SEAL HOLES IN WALL AROUND PIPE OF TOILET AND URINAL IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE MILK COOLER MISSING; PROVIDE A SHEILD.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAL IN ONE STALL OF GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.
17. CanvassApr 23, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS IN LOCKER ROOM OF LUNCHROOM STAFF. REPLACE LOOSE DOOR SWEEP ON DOOR INSIDE OF GYM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOME WALL TILE MISSING FROM WALLS OF BOYS WASHROOMS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR FROM COLUMN AND WALLS INSIDE STALLS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE MISSING STALL DOORS FOR TWO STALLS IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT AT ONE STALL IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR, FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM HAS THREE SINKS TWO HAVE NO HOT RUNNING WATER; RESTORE. SOME FIXTURES IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOMS NEED REPLACING (URINAL PIPE AND FAUCETS); REPLACE ALL WHERE NEEDED.
18. CanvassNov 1, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE EAST GYMNASIUM AND NORTH DOORS TO THE PARKING LOT HAVE WORN PEST STRIPS, REPLACE WORN PEST STRIPS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND ALONG THE INTERIOR WALL OF THE CAFETERIA SEATING AREA ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE WALLS IN THE CAFETERIA SEATING AREA ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • THE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE, STORE YOUR WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
19. CanvassSep 20, 2011

    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. REPLACE OR SMOOTH AREA WHERE FLOOR TILE MISSING IN BOYS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR (SOUTH/WEST).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR FAUCETS OF SOME HANDSINKS ON FIRST FLOOR IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
20. CanvassJan 21, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REATTACH FAN COVER IN REACH-IN FREEZER.
21. CanvassMay 11, 2010

    3 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. Fan covers in reach-in freezer are falling off, must fix. The left fan of a 2-door cooler in kitchen is not working, must fix also.
    • 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. Missing/broken floor tiles in some bathrooms at first floor, must be replaced.
    • 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 provide a ceiling vent cover at engineer's bathroom.