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Gerald Delgado Kanoon Elementary

Name: Gerald Delgado Kanoon Elementary
Address: 2233 S Kedzie (3200w), Chicago, IL

2233 S Kedzie (3200w)

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

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF EXIT #5 AND BOTTOM OF RIGHT DOOR OF EXIT #8. 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRLS' WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 114. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND 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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WOMEN WASHROOM, TEACHERS LOUNGE UNISEX WASHROOMS AND SECOND FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

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, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS :ROOM 120 (66.7F), ROOM 122 (65.6F), GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 114 (73.4F). BOYS WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 112 (73.2F), UNISEX WASHROOM 106E (64.9F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

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.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE ROOM AND MECHANICAL ROOM NEAR KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM/WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRLS' WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 114. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND 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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WOMEN WASHROOM, TEACHERS LOUNGE UNISEX WASHROOMS AND SECOND FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

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 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMWENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ORGANIC DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATION.

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 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 13, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 2, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROX 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE BEHIND LETTER STAMP DESK NEAR WINDOW AND IN OFFICE SPACES NEAR BAIT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 31, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS' TOILET ROOM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72-74F. NOTED HANDSINK IN ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM DINING ROOM 106E HANDSINK TEMPERATURE @72.9F. NOTED GIRLS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK TEMPERATURE @ 71F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDS AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 4 LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.8-49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NOTED WALK-IN COOLING UNIT AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMIE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROX 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN TEACHERS LOUNGE BEHIND LETTER STAMP DESK NEAR WINDOW AND IN OFFICE SPACES NEAR BAIT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source