Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Farnsworth School
5414 N Linder (5500w)
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 16, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 25, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source