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WOODSON NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4414 S EVANS, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · School

Inspection summary

WOODSON NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 12, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 27, 2026, found no infractions.

2 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 Food temperature control.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 14, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 March 30, 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 temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on May 24, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 20 times across 16 separate inspections, most recently on February 4, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 17 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE 1st COMPARTMENT SINK (LABEL WASH) HAS A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE SERVING LINE WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE PAINT CHIPS AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE 1st FL GIRLS WASHROOM NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE WATER MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT EASY ACCESS TO POSSIBLE FOOD SOUCRE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE SERVING LINE WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE PAINT CHIPS AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • ONE TOILET IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR WAS CLOGGED WITH PAPER TOWELS; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG TOILET. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE SERVING/PREPARING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND THE HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SERVING LINE NOT MAINTAINED. SINK CLOGS WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AND THEN DOES NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO IT PROPERLY DRAINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA FOR EMPLOYEE USE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). GIVEN 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK ON THE WASH COMPARTMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULB INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN CAFETERIA AREA.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN; TIGHTEN OR REPLACE GASKETS.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS ON SINKS IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 301, RIGHT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR 211. TIGHTEN LOOSE RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 210. PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS NEAR ROOMS 210 AND 310.
  13. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON TALE IN JANITOR STORAGE 354F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS NEAR 308. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR GYM. NO SOAP IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 203 AND BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM, NO PAPER TOWELS IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 206, BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 311 AND GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 310.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS ON SINKS IN BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 301, RIGHT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR 211. TIGHTEN LOOSE RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR 210. PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS NEAR ROOMS 210 AND 310.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

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

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR OF KITCHEN BY MILK COOLER TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT NOW HOLDING AT 36.9F
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON CEILING OF BOYS WASHROOM (ON SECOND FLOOR NEAR ROOM 202) ABOVE TOILET AND URINALS; REMOVE AND REPAINT AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR NEAR ROOM 203 HAS NO RUNNING WATER; RESTORE WATER AT SINK.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN CORNER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER, CEILING ABOVE BREAKFAST BAGS IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT. COVING MUST BE INSTALLED IN CORNER BY REACH IN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THIRD FLOOR MOP SINK AND THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK.
  19. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS IN KITCHEN. DEFROST DAIRY COOLER AT SERVING LINE AND CHEST FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH BROKEN PANEL AND EXPOSED INSULATION, PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILIY CLEANABLE PANEL AND OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS BREAK ROOM LOCATED IN LUNCHROOM AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF POP CORN CONTAINER INSIDE POPCORN MAKER IN STORAGE AREA.
    • 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. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT TOILET ROOMS AND CLASSROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. PAINT WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE PERMANENT STAINS. REPAIR CEILING SECTION ABOVE PREP TABLE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY REFRIGERATION UNITS BY DAIRY COOLER. CLEAN WALLS UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AT WALL UNDER WASHBOWL IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS WITH SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS FROM DAIRY COOLER. REPLACE ONE OF TWO LIGHT BULBS AND ADJUST LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND SERVING LINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET ON 1ST. FLOOR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE DAIRY COOLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA BY STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE THE BROKER DISH WASHER WAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN/PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE DISH WASHER WAS.
  21. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER UNDER DISH MACHINE AND IN MECHANICAL ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL WALL IN LIBRARY WASHROOM IT A 3 INCH OPENING DOWN RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING, TAGGED MACHINE. REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.

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