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Nightingale Elementary

5250 S Rockwell Ave

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

AT TIME OF REINSPECTION, OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF RIGHT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF SOUTHSIDE RIGHT DOOR OF MODULAR BUILDING #1. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 IN MODULAR BUILDING #2. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. (NOTE: IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 THERE IS HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)

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, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 21, 2026

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

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

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.0-87.1F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S SOUTHEAST SIDE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. 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 21Food temperature

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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 100.6-129.6F.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, CHEESE QUESADILLA(100.6F), CHICKEN HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH(129.6F) AND MASHED POTATOES(128.8F). INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 15LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-59.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN HAM(54.0-59.9F) AND AMERICAN CHEESE SLICES(45.5-48.6F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $200 WEIGHING 25LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF RIGHT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF SOUTHSIDE RIGHT DOOR OF MODULAR BUILDING #1. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 IN MODULAR BUILDING #2 AND OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT BOY'S FIRST FLOOR SOUTHSIDE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. (NOTE: BOY'S WASHROOM THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK AND IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 THERE IS HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE ON RIGHTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREAS 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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NON WORKING OR DIM LIGHTS IN HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTS IN HOOD IN PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

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, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 16, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN MODULAR BUILDING #2 WITH 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

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, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 18, 2024

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL HANDWASING SINKS IN RESTROOMS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE FACILITY TO HAVE INADEQUATE HOT WATER (58.6-59.1F). (ALTERNATIVE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE ALL HANDS TO A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

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