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Oscar Mayer Elementary

2250 N Clifton Ave

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 20, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

: 6-501.114--- ALL INOPERABLE REACH-IN COOLERS (2) MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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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, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 16, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE SINGLE STALL STUDENT WASHROOM. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE REACHED 89F THEN CONTINUED TO FLUCTUATE COLDER THEN TO HOTTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.F AND REMAIN CONSISTENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL INOPERABLE REACH-IN COOLERS (2) MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER TABLES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA OFF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 MOPS STORED SUBMERGED IN WATER IN 2 MOP BUCKETS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

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 LIGHT ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK TO BE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 7, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNUSEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND UNUSED OVEN. MUST CLEAN 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 MECHANCAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

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