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Ericson Elementary School

3600 W Fifth Ave

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass

Feb 5, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AT EXIT #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMLATED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED, AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 30, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE STORED INSIDE GATED DRY STORAGE AREA STORED RIGHT SIDE UP ON SEHLVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS IN PANTRY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 3, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 150 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... 2 OF THREE STORAGE ROOMS CONNECTED TO CAFETERIA SEATING AREA SCATTERED ON FLOORS, IN ALL PREK CLASSROOMS ALONG THE PERIMETERS OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOM/CLOSETS, NEAR TEACHERS DESK, VENTS, CARPETS AND SITTING AREAS (INCLUDING 109,110). RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. 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 insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GIRLS' TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR WITH 2 SENSOR HANDSINK FAUCETS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE SINK IN PLACE AS WELL ASREPAIR SAID SINKS MUST 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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSETS CONNECTED TO THE CAFETERIA SEATING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT CLOSET SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENTION OF 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 31, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source

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