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Nino's Heroes Elementary

8344 S Commercial (3000e)

Last inspected Feb 6, 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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6 inspections

Canvass

Feb 6, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT TURNING ON AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT LEFT SINK BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2615501 ON 4-10-25:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590580 ON 3-7-24:56-OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

In plain English

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, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 17, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT LEFT SINK BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2615501 ON 4-10-25:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590580 ON 3-7-24:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL GENDER AND WOMEN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.56 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM, PRE-K WASHROOM, AND OFFICE STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 10, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT LEFT SINK BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THIRD FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590580 ON 3-7-24:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL GENDER AND WOMEN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.56- OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM, PRE-K WASHROOM, AND OFFICE STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 7, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL GENDER AND WOMEN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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 NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM, PRE-K WASHROOM, AND OFFICE STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 26, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL THREE LIDS MISSING ON FIRST DUMPSTER AND FRONT LID MISSING ON SECOND DUMPSTER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. ALL DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM, PRE-K WASHROOM, AND OFFICE STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL GENDER AND WOMEN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source

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