Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Peterson Elementary School
5510 N Christiana St
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsCanvass
Feb 25, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE SERVING LINE AREA UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT WATER WITH A MINIUMUM 100F SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER RESTORED HOT WATER SUPPLY WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. -COS.
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
OBSERVED APPROX. 50-60 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN THE PUMP ROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM NEXT TO FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE IN THE ALL CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 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 insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4 METERED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FIRST FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BATTERY 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 29, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE LUNCHROOM SERVING LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.THE COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION"AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROX.50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS INSIDE THE PUMP ROOM AND IN CLUTTERED BOILER ROOM ON FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED NEXT TO THE SERVING LINES IN THE LUNCH ROOM ALSO,APPROX 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENTS IN THE 2ND FLOOR (214) TEACHERS LOUNGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSETS LOCATED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENTS FROM THE BOILER ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS OVER THE SERVING LINES IN THE LUNCH ROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 1, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2588577 DATED: 01/25/2024 #54--5-501.113(B): OBSERVED OUTSIDE COMPOST GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH APPROX 10 INCH GAP OPENING FROM BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING LID TO SAID DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 25, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED TO STUDENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHERS LOUNGE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED FROM A LICENSED IDPH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN LOG BOOK ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN CHAIRS, WINDOWS, TRASH BAGS AND WOODEN PALETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSED AREA.
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 issuesnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF CAFETERIA MILK COOLER. OBSERVED APPROX. 15 CARTONS OF MILK RANGED AT 44.6 F TO 48.7 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED MILK CARTONS APPROX. 10LBS OF FOOD WORTH $11.25. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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 temperaturenotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN 3 STALLS OF THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS NORTH BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLES IN ALL STALLS.
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, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source