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Bass Elementary School

1140 W 66th St

Last inspected Sep 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 15, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 27, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FAUCET KNOB OF THE BOYS WASHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND THE FAUCET KNOB OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) SINK IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOMS OUTSIDE OF THE LUNCHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. TWO SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH (WASHROOMS)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR/BUCKLING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AREA LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS IN THE AUDITORIUM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE WASHROOMS IN THE AUDITORIUM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 30, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FIRST (RIGHT) WASHBOWL IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA, HOT WATER DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO OPEN THE FAUCET UP TO STAY ON FOR AT MINIMUM 20 SECONDS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLERS IS IN POOR REPAIR/BUCKLING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE. -WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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, Aug 30, 2024 · Original Source

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