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Bernard Moos Elementary School

1711 N California Ave

Last inspected Feb 9, 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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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 9, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.16 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GARP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 2, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE WOMENS AND MENS TOILE ROOM LOCATED INSIDE PREP AREA NOT AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 55-68F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GARP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CAN NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LARGE FILLED BLACK GARBAGE BAGS SPILLING OVER THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE, LIDS NOT FITTED TIGHT AS WELL AS GARBAGE BAGS STORED ALONG SIDE OF SAID CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LIDS AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATON ISSUED.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 4, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 1, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 25, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER AT PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, MILK, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND AUTOMATIC FAUCET HANDLE NOT SHUTTING OFF WATER AT 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. MISSING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source

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