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Lionel Hampton Elementary

3434 W 77th St

Last inspected Jan 30, 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.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Jan 30, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK: THE BASE OF THE 1st FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE 3rd COMPARTMENT. MUST 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, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 14, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 7, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE, ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART , NEXT TO POPCORN MACHINE AND STAFF REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM SERVING LINE, AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, AND 110. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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 insects
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/1/24 REPORT 2588952 NOT CORRECTED: 55- CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PACKAGED SNACKS, ETC ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, 110, AND 111. UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCESSIBILTY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

In plain English

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, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 1, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PACKAGED SNACKS, ETC ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 108, 109, 110, AND 111. UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCESSIBILTY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

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 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

LARGE CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F AT SERVING LINE. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF CHEESE ON AN ELEVATED SURFACE ON COLD LINE OUT MAKING IT ABOVE AIR FLOW OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN COLD HOLD UNIT TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CHEESE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source

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