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Woodson CPC

4511 S EVANS, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · School

Inspection summary

Woodson CPC has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 12, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 4, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 21 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, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 23, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 2, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 May 2, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 14 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2016. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 12 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on February 4, 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.

21 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, IN THE CADINETS AND ON CARTS IN THE KITCHEN/SLEEPING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER,STORAGE CADINETS AND RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CLASS ROOMS AND KITCHEN ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT (MUST KILL THE NOROVIRUS) FOR RESPONDING TO THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE SINK DESIGNATED FOR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND THE WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH THE HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM IN THE CLASSROOM. ALSO, THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CLASSROOM WATER PRESSURE IS EXTREMELY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLASSROOMS WHERE THE KIDS EAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
  12. Canvass

    2 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, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM; REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF ROOM 101-102; REATTACH COVING ALONG WALLBASE. OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE WALL COVING AT THE WALLBASE OUTSIDE OF THE BOYS WASHROOM MISSING; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MISSING HANDS WASHIN SIGNS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING TO WALLBASE IN CLASSROOM WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN SAME WASHROOM.
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROOUGH OUT CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  17. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SECTIONS OF CUBBIE HOLES IN EACH CLASSROOM & REMOVE HEAVY DUST.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN MAIN LOBBY.
  18. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 583250 ON 5-24-2011 NOT CORRECTED. (35)REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS AND SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOMS IN CLASSROOMS. REMOVE RUST AROUND WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND CAULK. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SECTIONS OF CUBBIE HOLES IN EACH CLASSROOM AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOMS AND IN HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN MAIN HALLWAY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST BETTER ORGANIZE SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM IN MAIN HALLWAY. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
  19. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL DRAINBOARD/RACK TO AIR DRY MULTIUSE ITEMS. DEFROST FREEZER INSIDE COOLER INSIDE CLASSROOM IN 101.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE IN CLASSROOM AND TOILET ROOMS.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE COBWEBS AND STAINS. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS AND SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOMS IN CLASSROOMS. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AND HEATERS IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN LEDGES AT GRATES ALONG CLASSROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. REMOVE RUST AROUND WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND CAULK. ADJUST WASHBOWL AT HAND SINK IN CLASSROOM 103.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN CLASSROOM 101 AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY SURFACES ON STALLS IN WASHROOMS SEAL ALL RUSTY SURFACES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL MOBIL CARTS USED TO TAKE FOOD TO ROOMS.
  21. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING/WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS REMOVING DUST FROM THE VENTS THROUGHOUT.

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