Canvass
Jan 12, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Joplin Elementary School
7931 S Honore (1832w)
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Feb 3, 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 ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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 problemsnotedCode 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 103 SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN 3RD FL. GIRL'S.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MOPSINK 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 29, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-ON CONDUITS AND WALL OUTLET COVERS NEAR OVENS,ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN,IN CORNER NEAR STORAGE RACK.OFFICE-ON CONDUIT LINES ON WALL,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF FILE CABINETS,LOCKER AND RADIATOR.DRY FOOD /CHEMICAL STORAGE-ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. MOPSINK CLOSET-IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND BEHIND DOOR.LUNCHROOM-ON FLOOR UNDER RADIATOR NEXT TO MILK COOLER.PRE-K 103-ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN INTEREST AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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 contaminationnotedCode 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 103 SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN 3RD FL. GIRL'S.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM,DRY FOOD/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 27, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,EGG WHITES,MILK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(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 issuesnotedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S HANDICAPP STALL AT 75.2F.1ST FL. BOY'S 51.1F,75.6F & 84.2F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030)
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-ON CONDUITS AND WALL OUTLET COVERS NEAR OVENS,ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN,IN CORNER NEAR STORAGE RACK.OFFICE-ON CONDUIT LINES ON WALL,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF FILE CABINETS,LOCKER AND RADIATOR.DRY FOOD /CHEMICAL STORAGE-ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. MOPSINK CLOSET-IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND BEHIND DOOR.LUNCHROOM-ON FLOOR UNDER RADIATOR NEXT TO MILK COOLER.PRE-K 103-ON FLOOR & ON TOP OF SHELVING UNIT IN INTEREST AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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 contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K 103 SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN 3RD FL. GIRL'S.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BETWEEN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,LUNCH ROOM,DRY FOOD/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 1, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 30, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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 problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2588428 1/23/24#54- 5-501.15 : STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING , TRASH ABOVE RIM AND 2 OTHER LIDS WIDE OPEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING LID,PUSH TRASH INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 23, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN 1ST FL. BOY'S ADA,1ST FL. STAFF,2ND FL. BOY'S,3RD FL. STAFF & GIRL'S.
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 problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST ELEVATE MILK FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORE PROPERLY .
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 contaminationnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS FOR TOILET ROOMS LUNCHROOM GIRL'S ,1ST. FL. STAFF,3RD FL. STAFF & GIRL'S.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING , TRASH ABOVE RIM AND 2 OTHER LIDS WIDE OPEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING LID,PUSH TRASH INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 65 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-ON TOP SIDE AND ON FLOOR OF RADIATOR.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES,BEHIND DOOR AND UNDER RADIATOR.LUNCH ROOM-UNDER RADIATOR NEAR REGISTER.FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE-ON FLOOR BETWEEN FILE CABINET,NEXT TO COFFEE TABLE AND RADIATOR.PRE-K ROOM 103 CUBBIES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source