School · Chicago, IL

Eli Whitney Elementary School

Name: Eli Whitney Elementary School
Address: 2815 S Komensky (4032w), Chicago, IL

2815 S Komensky (4032w)

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 17, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON MILK COOLER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT OPERABLE IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 9, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT HANDSINK IN CAFETERIA AREA AROUD LOWER DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 19, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN ON PERMITER ON WALLS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS WITHIN SOUTH VENT ROOM. ALL DROPPINGS WERE REMOVED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source