School · Chicago, IL

Miles Davis Magnet Elementary

Name: Miles Davis Magnet Elementary
Address: 6740 S Paulina, Chicago, IL

6740 S Paulina

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Miles Davis Magnet Elementary last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 21, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 13, 2024 to Sep 21, 2026.
Has Miles Davis Magnet Elementary ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 13, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 21, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

Food handler with long finger nails, Instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

Disposable utensils at self service line not protected, instructed to invert so only handle is sticking out to grab by students.

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 40Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s Notes

Food handler with long finger nails, Instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s Notes

Disposable utensils at self service line not protected, instructed to invert so only handle is sticking out to grab by students.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER SINKS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEAD INSECTS INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

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, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 13, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNIT.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT INSIDE OF CLUSTER CLASS REFRIGERATOR & PREP COOLER NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING SERVING LINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN KITCHEN STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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 13, 2024 · Original Source