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Mozart Elementary School

2200 N Hamlin Ave

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11---OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER NOT WORKING,LOCATED IN THE ANNEX-SIDE OF THE MAIN SCHOOL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 10, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER NOT WORKING,LOCATED IN THE ANNEX-SIDE OF THE MAIN SCHOOL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 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 issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2624385 DATED:09/25/2025 #55----6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS INTHE ANNEX SIDE OF THE SCHOOL LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/17/2026.

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

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER NOT WORKING,LOCATED IN THE ANNEX-SIDE OF THE MAIN SCHOOL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 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 issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2624385 DATED:09/25/2025 #55----6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS INTHE ANNEX SIDE OF THE SCHOOL LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/17/2026.

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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, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-301.12(A): **PF** Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements (3 Comp Required) OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE 3RD BASIN, IT BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 2ND BASINS IN THE MAIN BUILDING. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. STAFF WERE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE ANNEX, DOWN THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN. FACILITY WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT CDPH TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION TO REMOVE THE TAG FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED 3 COMPARMENT SINKS INTHE ANNEX SIDE OF THE SCHOOL LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 18, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO the FIRST AND 2ND SINK BASINS IN BOTH the MAIN BUILDING AND THE ANNEX. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 3 COMPARMENT SINKS INTHE ANNEX SIDE OF THE SCHOOL LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 17, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SMALL WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE.COOLER AT 50.1F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.

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.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND 48X 4OUNCE CUPS OF YOGURT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE SMALL WALK IN COOLER.(YOGURT TEMPERATURES AT 48.8F-49.9F)PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 12 POUNDS OF YOGURT.

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, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source

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