School · Chicago, IL

Hawthorne Elementary

Name: Hawthorne Elementary
Address: 3319 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL

3319 N Clifton Ave

Last inspected Apr 23, 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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3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 23, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PAINT PEELING IN THE LUNCHROOM, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND STAFF TOILET ROOM IN FOOD SERVICE DEPT AND IN STORAGE AREAS INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 3, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EMPTY METAL FOOD RACKS BEING STORED IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. MANAGER REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.

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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED BOTTLED WATER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MANAGER REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 31, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

GIRLS WASHROOMS ON BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. INSTRUCTED MUST RECALIBRATE SAID WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER 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.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP #5. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

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

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