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Quick Answers
When was Edwards School last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 9, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
8 inspections on record, from Dec 21, 2023 to Oct 9, 2026.
Has Edwards School ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 21, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 9, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT AND RIGHT EXIT DOORS #17 AND #19 IN ANNEX. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED 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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS TO THE LEFT OF PREP AREA REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALLS IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT FAN IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF VENTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 21, 2026
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.5-92.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S, GIRLS AND ALL GENDER STAFF WASHROOMS IN ANNEX, HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING IN ADDITION 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRL'S WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALLS, FIRST FLOOR SOUTHSIDE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS, FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOM, SECOND FLOOR NORTHSIDE GIRL'S WASHROOM, SECOND FLOOR SOTHSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM, SECOND FLOOR ADDITION BOY'S WASHROOM LEFT SINK AND SINK IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL, ADDITION THIRD FLOOR WHEEL CHAIR ACCESIBLE STALLS IN BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM AND SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ADDITION ALL GENDER STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. 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.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT AND RIGHT EXIT DOORS #17 AND #19 IN ANNEX. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED 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.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR RECYCLING MISSING ONE LID WHICH PREVENTS THE RECYCLING DUMPSTER FROM BEING CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON SAID DUMPSTER SO THAT DUMPSTER LIDS SHALL BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS OR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION 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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS TO THE LEFT OF PREP AREA REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALLS IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT FAN IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF VENTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.5-92.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S, GIRLS AND ALL GENDER STAFF WASHROOMS IN ANNEX, HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING IN ADDITION 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRL'S WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALLS, FIRST FLOOR SOUTHSIDE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS, FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOM, SECOND FLOOR NORTHSIDE GIRL'S WASHROOM, SECOND FLOOR SOTHSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM, SECOND FLOOR ADDITION BOY'S WASHROOM LEFT SINK AND SINK IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL, ADDITION THIRD FLOOR WHEEL CHAIR ACCESIBLE STALLS IN BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM AND SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ADDITION ALL GENDER STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. 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.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT AND RIGHT EXIT DOORS #17 AND #19 IN ANNEX. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED 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.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR RECYCLING MISSING ONE LID WHICH PREVENTS THE RECYCLING DUMPSTER FROM BEING CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON SAID DUMPSTER SO THAT DUMPSTER LIDS SHALL BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS OR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION 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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS TO THE LEFT OF PREP AREA REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALLS IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT FAN IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF VENTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 5, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT HANDWASH CLEANSER: 2 SOUTH BOYS, 2 SOUTH GIRLS, 1 NORTH BOYS, 2 NORTH BOYS, 1 SOUTH GIRLS, 1 SOUTH STAFF WITHOUT HANDWASH CLEANSER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 28, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 21, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587522 ON 12/29/2023. #55 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH SPILLAGE INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. #57. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE STUDENTS AND UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOMS IN ANNEX AND ORIGINAL BUILDING. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 29, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH SPILLAGE INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL 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.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 21, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH SPILLAGE INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL 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.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2352515 DATED:12/02/2019 #39--NOTED SHELVING RACK WITH ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES. #53--NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/28/2023.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.