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Nash Elementary

4837 W Erie

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass

Sep 22, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINS IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS", SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON BASES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, ROLLING CARTS, AND BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

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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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CAFETERIA AND STORAGE ROOM AROUND PERIMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTEERED TO REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED AREAS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATON #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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 2, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 25, 2024

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID. OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHTFITTING. INSTRUCTED TK PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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 25, 2024 · Original Source

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