Canvass
Jan 12, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Everett Elementary
3419 S Bell (2232w)
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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7 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Apr 18, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 11, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS BY THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 30, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 11, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-303.11(B) OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO SET UP THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE FOOD PREP AREA IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AND THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE FACILITY IS USING THE LUNCHROOM TO SERVE HOT FOODS AND WASH DISHES AT A 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #5 WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM ACROSS BOTH ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE LUNCHROOM/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOR A WINDOW VENT IN A TOILET ROOM DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 11, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE LUNCHROOM/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114 OBSERVED CRATES AND BOXES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED EVERYTHING MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOR A WINDOW VENT IN A TOILET ROOM DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-303.11(B) OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO SET UP THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE FOOD PREP AREA IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AND THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE FACILITY IS USING THE LUNCHROOM TO SERVE HOT FOODS AND WASH DISHES AT A 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE DOUBLE DOOR STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER, ALL SAID AREAS LOCATED IN THE STUDENT LUNCHROOM. OBSERVED ONE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET OF THE PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. 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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source