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Alfred Nobel Elementary

4127 W Hirsch (1400n)

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, DAMAGED CORNER WALL NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 27, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METERING FAUCETS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM/GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THE FAUCETS SHALL PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BLACKENED, DAMAGED CORNER WALL NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SECTION OF PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OVER THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 10, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR (FLOOR 1 ABOVE GROUND FLOOR) BOYS RESTROOM AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK FAUCETS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY, UNABLE TO CEASE FLOW WITH HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED FULLY ON. HANDWASHING SINKS AND HOT WATER SUPPLY AVAILABLE AND FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER OPERATION WITH HOT WATER SUPPLY FULLY ON AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD STORED BENEATH WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IN WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND IS DRIPPING CLEAN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD SUCH THAT IT IS NOT STORED BENEATH A LINE IN WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY-INSTALLED BASE COVING MISSING ON FLOOR SURROUNDING SMALL WALK-IN COOLER (ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF MAIN KITCHEN), FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE SUBJECT TO MOISTURE FROM SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BASE COVING ALONG SMALL WALK-IN COOLER JUNCTURES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 (B-D): OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM ON SOUTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR CLOSEST TO KITCHEN PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR ONLY 2 SECONDS WHEN ACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 25, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 10, 2023

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM ON SOUTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR CLOSEST TO KITCHEN PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR ONLY 2 SECONDS WHEN ACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 5, 2023

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM ON SOUTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR CLOSEST TO KITCHEN PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR ONLY 2 SECONDS WHEN ACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source

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