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George Washington Carver Elementary School

801 E 133rd Pl

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN BOTH OF THE GIRL'S 1ST FL TOILET ROOM WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND DOOR #3 NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND 1" GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE JANITOR'S STORAGE CLOSET BY DOOR #3 CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AREA 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 28, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN BOTH OF THE GIRL'S 1ST FL TOILET ROOM WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 40 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE RAMP AT DOOR #3 AND 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE JANITORIAL CLOSET. ALSO, FOUND POTENTIAL NESTINGS UNDER THE RAMP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS/NESTS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE JANITOR'S STORAGE CLOSET BY DOOR #3 CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AREA 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 21, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 14, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3-5 LARGE FLIES AND ABOUT 3-5 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE CAFETERIA AREA AND FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES 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 insects
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

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