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Chalmers Elementary

Name: Chalmers Elementary
Address: 2745 W Roosevelt Rd (1200s), Chicago, IL

2745 W Roosevelt Rd (1200s)

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Apr 20, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED CPS

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.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE LUNCHROOM STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO TREAT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) NO CITATION ISSUED CPS

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, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 5, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 21, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #8 HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND RECYCLING DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS FOR BOTH SAID DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN LIDS PROPERLY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 6, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 30, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE PRE-K ROOM 107 TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. BY THE INSPECTION'S END, THE ENGINEER ADJUSTED THE WATER TEMPERATURE, AND THE HOT WATER WAS MAINTAINED AT 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TWO CLOSETS LOCATED IN THE STUDENT CAFETERIA AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE PRE-K CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK IN ROOM 107 AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE PRE-K CLASSROOM 109. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ANTS IN PRE-K ROOM 107 CRAWLING ALONG THE WALLS AND BY THE DOORWAY AND ABOUT 10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND A SMALL TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).