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Kilmer Elementary

6700 N Greenview Ave

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 9, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 2, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,MILK,ETC.)7-38-012.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

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 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT.7-38-005.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

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

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MICE DROPPINGS AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT MAIN KITCHEN,INSIDE CABINET AT OFFICE, AND ALONG FLOORS INSIDE OFFICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020.MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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 insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

DRY MILK SPILLAGE UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN PREP AREA BY THE KITCHEN/LUNCH ROOM.

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 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN FOOD STAINS AT FRONT LIGHT PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN THE LUNCH ROOM ABOVE TABLES.CLEAN 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, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 15, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

LEAKING PIPE UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL HOT WATER IS REQUIRED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUES

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

INDIVIDUAL RECEPTACLES MOUNTED ON WALL OF WASHROOM IN EACH STALL, LIDS WERE REMOVED OR BROKEN OFF. SOME RECEPTACLES ARE MISSING FROM STALL.

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 61Other

Official wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM FEBRUARY 28,2024, REPORT# 2590210 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN LUNCH ROOM WAS REPORT FROM APRIL 12,2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 28, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

LEAKING PIPE UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL HOT WATER IS REQUIRED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUES

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

INDIVIDUAL RECEPTACLES MOUNTED ON WALL OF WASHROOM IN EACH STALL, LIDS WERE REMOVED OR BROKEN OFF. SOME RECEPTACLES ARE MISSING FROM STALL.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS,LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE, SO LIDS ABLE TO CLOSE WITH TIGHT FIT.HAVE ADDITIONAL PICK-UP PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

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