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Harvard Elementary School

7525 S Harvard (332w)

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

Jan 14, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXIT DOOR #5 AND #11 WEATHER STRIPPING WORN AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE SERVING LINE AND DINING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT

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 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 14, 2025

Pass

4 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 LEAKY PIPES AT HAND SINKS ON SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN

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

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND IN LEFT CORNER OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K 105 & 106 SHELVING UNITS.

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

6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN KITCHEN STAFF MOP SINK CLOSET.

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 10, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT HAND SINKS ON SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN.

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 A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND IN LEFT CORNER OF DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K 105 & 106 SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN KITCHEN STAFF MOP SINK CLOSET.

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 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 23, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 : OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2-DOOR UPRIGHT VEGETABLE COOLER NEAR SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR COOLER 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
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 : OBSERVED UNCOVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ANNEX 2ND FLOOR UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR RECEPTACLE OR UTILIZE SANITARY NAPKIN BOX 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
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 : OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS 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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 : OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT SERVING LINE MISSING ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CUBBIES ON PRE-K ROOMS 105 AND 108. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES 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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 : OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS ABOVE SERVING LINE, ON WALLS OF SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVERING ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 16, 2024

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT SERVING LINE MISSING ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOX OF TOMATO PUREE CANS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BOX AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON KITCHEN AREA STORAGE RACK NEAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CUBBIES ON PRE-K ROOMS 105 AND 108. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES 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
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTH KITCHEN AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FEATURES TO ELIMINATE LEAK 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 UNCOVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ANNEX 2ND FLOOR UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR RECEPTACLE OR UTILIZE SANITARY NAPKIN BOX 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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS ABOVE SERVING LINE, ON WALLS OF SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVERING ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLOW-DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURE TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE 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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 7 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE SERVING LINE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 5 IN THE KITHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: ON FLOOR NEXT TO FILING CABINET IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA, BEHIND STORAGE AREA PREP TABLE, BENEATH SERVING LINE COLD HOLDING TABLE AND PREP TABLE, IN STORAGE CLOSET AND IN CORNERS IN PRE-K ROOM 105 AND ON WINDOW LEDGE IN ADJACENT MDF ROOM, NEXT TO FILING CABINET AND PILLAR AND IN CORNERS BENEATH COTS AND IN TOY SHELF IN PRE-K ROOM 108. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT ALLOWS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING BENEATH THE EQUIPMENT 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, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source

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