Canvass
Sep 10, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Pickard Elementary
2301 W 21st Place (2132s)
Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Aug 27, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
REAR EXIT DOORS BY THE STAIRS/CAFETERIA WITH 1/4"-1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. -NO RUNNING WATER AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL (3 TOTAL) IN THE BOYS 2ND FL TOILETROOM. -NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE GIRLS 1ST WASHBOWL (3 IN TOTAL) ON THE 2ND FL.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREA. -LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 19, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source