Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 11, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Milton Brunson Elementary
932 N Central Ave
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6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.0F). NO TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THE SERVICE REPAIR MAN. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,***SEE COMMENTS BELOW***
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 temperaturenotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
ALL UNUSED BOXED MATERIALS PILED UP IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6"INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. (MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING).
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 problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2629996 DATED: 01/21/2026 #10---5-204.11: **PF** Handwashing Sinks- Location and Placement OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT OF THE FOOD SERVING LINE. HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN OPEN FOOD DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HANDPAPER TOWELS, AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). (ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME). (**SEE COMMENTS). INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 2/2/2026. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 21, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT SERVING LINES PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS, MOVING IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA CHANGING DIRTY GLOVES THEN RETURNED TO THE FRONT SERVING LINES TO CONTINUE SERVING FOODS ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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 problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD SERVING LINE.HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN OPEN FOOD DISPENSING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HANDPAPER TOWELS AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). (ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE AT THIS TIME). (**SEE COMMENTS).
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROX.30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROX:20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED NEXT TO THE SERVING LINES IN THE LUNCH ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 insectsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 27, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS/WALLS IN THE JANITOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 25, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 23, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT WITH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE 3RD FLOOR SOUTH BOYS BATHROOM IN WHICH THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 52.3F. NO HOT WATER ON THE 1ST FLOOR SOUTH BOYS BATHROOM IN WHICH THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 51.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM 100.0F. 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source