Canvass Re-Inspection
May 12, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 12, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Depriest Elementary
139 S Parkside Ave
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9 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
May 7, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS AND CLASSROOM IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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 problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2635865 ON 4-29-26:38-OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS OF CLASSROOM IN PRE-K 103. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 29, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K 103. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 18, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... INSIDE DRY STORAGE IN CORNERS BEHIND WIRED SHELVING RACKS, INSIDE WOMENTS EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ATTACHED TO PREP SCATTERED BEHIND TOILET AND NEAR DOOR, INSIDE DISHWASHER ROOM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 5, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 7, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANSDSINKS WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... HANDSINK LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE IN CAFETERIA (56F), 1ST FLOOR BOYS/GIRLS/FACULTY TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOM 52F-68F, BOTH HANDSINKS LOCATED INSIDE PRE-K ROOM 103 (54.8F-59F), BOYS/GIRLS/FACULTY TOILET ROOMS 2ND FLOOR BETWEEN 61F-70F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 1, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISHROOM/DOLPHIN STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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 problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANSDSINKS WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... HANDSINK LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE IN CAFETERIA (56F), 1ST FLOOR BOYS/GIRLS/FACULTY TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOM 52F-68F, BOTH HANDSINKS LOCATED INSIDE PRE-K ROOM 103 (54.8F-59F), BOYS/GIRLS/FACULTY TOILET ROOMS 2ND FLOOR BETWEEN 61F-70F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHROOM/DOLPHIN STORE AS WELL AS IN THE STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO THE SEATING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 27, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISHROOM/DOLPHIN STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANSDSINKS WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... HANDSINK LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE IN CAFETERIA (56F), 1ST FLOOR BOYS/GIRLS/FACULTY TOILET ROOMS ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOM 52F-68F, BOTH HANDSINKS LOCATED INSIDE PRE-K ROOM 103 (54.8F-59F), BOYS/GIRLS/FACULTY TOILET ROOMS 2ND FLOOR BETWEEN 61F-70F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHROOM/DOLPHIN STORE AS WELL AS IN THE STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO THE SEATING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source