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Lazaro Cardenas Elementary

2345 S Millard

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass

Sep 10, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 5, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND PERIMETER OF JANITORIAL STORAGE ROOM NEAR SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 24, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 21, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 17, 2023

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6/8/23 REPORT 2576977 NOT CORRECTED: #53: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE USED WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.

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

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source

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