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John C. Burroughs Elementary

Name: John C. Burroughs Elementary
Address: 3542 S Washtenaw, Chicago, IL

3542 S Washtenaw

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 13, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO LUNCHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND FAUCET AND DAMAGED LOWER WALL ABOVE MOP SINK WITH PEELING PAINT IN UTILITY CLOSET ON FIRST FLOOR ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND FAUCET AND ON LOWER WALL ABOVE MOP SINK, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY 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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 11, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 66.0-66.5F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO LUNCHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND FAUCET AND DAMAGED LOWER WALL ABOVE MOP SINK WITH PEELING PAINT IN UTILITY CLOSET ON FIRST FLOOR ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND FAUCET AND ON LOWER WALL ABOVE MOP SINK, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY 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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VALID CERTIFICATE, AS WELL AS A CERTIFIED MANAGER, MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AND TCS FOODS ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN ALL BOYS' AND GIRLS' RESTROOMS AND STAFF TOILETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 OBSERVED STOPPER AT THIRD COMPARTMENT ON THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 13, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN ALL BOYS AND GIRLS' RESTROOMS AND STAFF TOILET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STOPPED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT ON THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND GREASE TRAP OVERFLOWING. OBSERVED BACK UP WHEN 1ST COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WITH BACK UP INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025.

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 13, 2025 · Original Source

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