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Englewood Stem H.S.

Name: Englewood Stem H.S.
Address: 6835 S Normal (500w), Chicago, IL

6835 S Normal (500w)

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 13, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PILES OF SCRAP WOOD, METAL, DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ACTIVITY

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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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED/BROKEN OFFICE EQUIPMENT IN HALL/DOCK TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FROM KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.

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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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 8, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE SOAP DISPENSER MISSING IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR EAST WASHROOM AT THE FIRST SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSER.

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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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDSINKS ON THE 3RD FLOOR GIRLS (WEST) TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK THE FIRST, THIRD HANDSINK AND THE HANDSINK IN HANDICAPPED STALL.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3RD FLOOR EAST BOYS AND GIRLS' TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWLS, SINKS, FLOORS.

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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 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 6, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE LOCKER ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWL 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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

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 6, 2024 · Original Source