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Foster Park Elementary School

8530 S Wood (1800w)

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.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 17, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA OF THE LUNCH ROOM DINING AREA. MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LUNCHROOM FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING

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

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA OF THE LUNCH ROOM DINING AREA. MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LUNCHROOM FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING

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 8, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAIN/IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LID). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCESS TO FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. 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 issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DINING AREA OF THE LUNCH ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS

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 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 25, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR.

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 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 2, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT PRE-K 114 HAND WASHING SINK IN CLASS ROOM.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN MAIN-2ND FL. BOY'S.

In plain English

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.

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 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2581229 9/5/23 NOT CORRECTED #55-6-501.114 : MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM #114 TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT PRE-K 114 HAND WASHING SINK IN CLASS ROOM.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN MAIN-2ND FL. BOY'S.

In plain English

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN LUNCH ROOM-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN GUITAR AND ON WOOD SHIPPING PALLETS AMONG ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR.PRE- K #114 CLOSET-ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR AND IN LIBRARY AREA SHELF.ALSO,PRE-K 118 IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR & BEHIND DOOR OF CLOSET AMONGST ARTICLES ON FLOOR AS WELL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/23/24.(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 insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & KITCHEN STAFF BREAK ROOM.CEILING TILE IN STORAGE.

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 23, 2024 · Original Source

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