Canvass
Feb 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Harte Elementary
1556 E 56th St (5600s)
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FAUCET TIMERS MUST STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS DURING HANDWASHING; ADJUST FAUCETS WITH TIMERS AS NEEDED.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT NOT WORKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (TWO OPERABLE)
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 14, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FAUCET TIMERS MUST STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS DURING HANDWASHING; ADJUST FAUCETS WITH TIMERS AS NEEDED.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT NOT WORKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (TWO OPERABLE)
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 17, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FAUCETS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE LUNCHROOM DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 20 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST ALL FAUCETS TO STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source