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John C. Haines Elementary School

247 W 23rd Pl

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Jan 28, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNER AREAS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN FLOOR.

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 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 18, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT DRYING HANDS AFTER WASHING HANDS AND PUTTING ON GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND DRY HANDS WITH A DRYING PROVISION BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, 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.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN ROOM 120 WATER PRESSURE NOT CONSISTENT. THE WATER PRESSURE DOES HIGH AND LOW. INSTRUCTED 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 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 2, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE NEAR THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

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 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 31, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 (A): THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WERE STILL NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER REQUIREMENT: THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM FOR THE LUNCHROOM STAFF (80F). GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR 78F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE NEAR THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

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 31, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WERE NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER REQUIREMENT: THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM FOR THE LUNCHROOM STAFF (77.5F-80F), PRE-K AND KINDERGARDEN ROOMS 117,119, AND 120 TOILET ROOMS (74.1F-78.0F), GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR (67.0F-74.0F) AND GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR (69.9F-76.4F). ALSO, OBSERVED IN PRE-K ROOM 120 A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE HOT WATER IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON USING PHONE AND THEN PREPARE FOOD FOR CHILDREN. INSTURCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CAN CONTMAINATE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE NEAR THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

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 29, 2024 · Original Source

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