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Michael Faraday Elementary

3250 W Monroe St (100s)

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 8, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR NEAR SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKET 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 2, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR NEAR SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKET 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 problems
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2632585 ON 3-16-23:10-OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE (127.9F) ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100°F- 120°F AT HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 16, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (66.1F) AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THIRD FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 105. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING 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 problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDER EXIT DOORS NEAR ROOM 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RE-WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE CLEAN UTENSILS IN SANITARY MANNER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR NEAR SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FREEZER DOOR GASKET 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 problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS', WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 7, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE MIDDLE RECEPTACLE NOT DURABLE, LEAKING WITH TRASH SPILLING OUT OF LARGE HOLE IN DUMPSTER ON TO GROUND IN REFUSE SPACE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

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 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK, BEANS, YOGURT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TRASH AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE SPACE

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 26, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 22, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION: GIRLS' TOILET ON 1ST FLOOR @70F, GIRLS' AND BOYS' TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR RANGING BETWEEN 70-73F, AND FACULTY AND STAFF TOILET ROOM 3RD FLOOR TEMPERATURE @66F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL SAID HANDSINKS AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 problems
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK, YOGURT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TRASH AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE SPACE.

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 22, 2024 · Original Source

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