Canvass
Jan 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Cooper Elementary
1645 W 18th Place(1832s)
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Aug 25, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
THE LEFT DOOR BY THE OFFICE AND THE MIDDLE DOOR (3N) ACROSS FROM ROOM #118 IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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 insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -MIDDLE FAUCET AND THE FAUCET FOR THE SANITIZER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. -THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. -THE HOT WATER PRESSURE OF THE 1ST (3 IN TOTAL) NEEDS TO BE INCREASED.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE CEILING ABOVE THE SERVICE LINE IN THE CAFETERIA IS DAMAGED AND HAS PEELING PAINT. ALSO, THE CEILING IS DAMAGED IN THE FIRST FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX CEILING AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 29, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE WINDOWS IN THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE SCREENING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING FOR ALL OUTER OPENINGS OR MAINTAIN WINDOW CLOSED.
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 insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source