Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Joseph Warren Elementary
9239 S Jeffery Ave
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7 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Feb 18, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
8-404.14(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2631173 DATED 2/11/26; 54 - 5-501.15 OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH THE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT MAINTAINED. ONE OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LIDS WERE COMPLETELY MISSING AND THE OTHER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS WERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 11, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.15 OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH THE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT MAINTAINED. ONE OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LIDS WERE COMPLETELY MISSING AND THE OTHER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS WERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 17, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE ON LEFT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM IN ANNEX. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PRE-K CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING.
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, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 4, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 8, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ANNEX UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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 PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590332 ON 3-1-24:60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574230 ON 4-13-23: 47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. 53-OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY 7-42-090
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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, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 1, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG AND WALLS AND CORNERS IN TEACHER LOUNGE ADJACENT TO KITCHEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT COVERED AND CLOSING PROPERLY. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. 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
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574230 ON 4-13-23: 10-MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN 2ND FL. STAFF (UNISEX TOILET ROOMS), 47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. 53-OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND BOTH 2ND FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55- MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES BETWEEN FLOOR & LOWER WALL BASES IN LUNCHROOM, DISH WASHING AREA, LOCKER ROOM NEXT TO LOCKERS AND KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN KITCHEN, DRY FOOD STORAGE AND STAFF LOUNGE, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.LUNCHROOM-DAMAGED WALL TRIMS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. 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 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM (68.9F), GIRLS WASHROOM (76.6F), UNISEX WASHROOM (80.2F), ANNEX BOYS WASHROOM (93.2F) AND GIRLS WASHROOM (92.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ANNEX UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source