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Gray Elementary School

3730 N Laramie (5200w)

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 1, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 6, 2026

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVING LINE AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE FAUCET AND BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CANNOT BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 29, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVING LINE AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE FAUCET AND BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CANNOT BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 15, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 18, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES THROUGHOUT CEILING PANELS IN THE WAREWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR 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, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

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