School · Chicago, IL

Henry O. Tanner Elementary

Name: Henry O. Tanner Elementary
Address: 7350 S Evans, Chicago, IL

7350 S Evans

Last inspected Apr 24, 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 24, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 13Contamination

Official wording

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3 DENTED CANS OF MIXED FRUIT AND 1 OF PEACHES STORED ON SHELF IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT/REFUSE ANY SHIPMENTS OF FOODS WITH COMPROMISED PACKAGING. ONLY ACCEPT CANNED AND PACKED FOODS THAT ARE IN GOOD CONDITION THAT PROTECTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONTENTS, PREVENTS EXPOSURE AND IS FREE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUSED

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO LID ON RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 3, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THERE'S A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -THE WASH BOWL CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM HAS NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS, PROVIDE WATER AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM IS DAMAGED (PEELED PAINT, BUCKLING PAINT AND HOLES). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

THE LIGHT OVER THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM THAT THE STAFF USES HAS NO LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 30, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WATER AT THE 3RD SINK IN THE BOYS 1ST FL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WATER AT SAID SINK. -OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OVER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE FREEZERS IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM USED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID TO SAID TOILET ROOM 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, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source