Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Orozco Elementary Academy
1940 W 18th St (1800s)
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Sep 9, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ANT ACTIVITY IN STORAGE AREA OBSERVED 5-6 ANTS ON TABLE WHERE FOOD WAS BEING STORED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL ADDRESS ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE LINE HANDSINK MAKES A LOUD WHISTLING SOUND WHEN TURNED ON, THE WATER IS AT LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM GROUND AREA INCLUDING COUCH AND CHAIR. RECYCLE DUMPSTER MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 16, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOORS.
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 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
4-901.12 WIPING CLOTH IN 2 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION PROPERLY (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS' TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -THE HOT/COLD FIRST TWO WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM DO NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 1ST FL UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA WITH DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 2, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER TOOK TRASH TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, CAME IN WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AND BEGAN TO GET SUPPLIES TO PREP LUNCH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER TAKING OUT THE TRASH, WHEN ENTERING THE PREP AREA, BEFORE STARTING TASKS, WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, PHONES, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND DURING INSPECTION. 20 DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
WIPING CLOTH IN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -THE HOT/COLD FIRST TWO WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. -LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING/DINING AREA OF THE CAFETERIA.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
1ST FL UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA WITH DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 4, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source