School · Chicago, IL

Prescott Elementary

Name: Prescott Elementary
Address: 1632 W Wrightwood (2600n), Chicago, IL

1632 W Wrightwood (2600n)

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

Canvass

May 18, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE OVEN AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND STORED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 28, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-7-2025, REPORT #2615221. #51--5-205.15 - OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK AVAILABLE FOR USE IN CAFETERIA AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN TO BE MISSING. WATER CAN STILL BE TURNED ON, BUT HANDLE IS MISSING ENTIRELY. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK HANDLE IN GOOD REPAIR. 7-42-090. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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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, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 7, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALL GENDER BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CAFETERIA. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON FOR WATER, NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE; WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 65F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 - OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK AVAILABLE FOR USE IN CAFETERIA AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN TO BE MISSING. WATER CAN STILL BE TURNED ON, BUT HANDLE IS MISSING ENTIRELY. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK HANDLE IN GOOD 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, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK AVAILABLE FOR USE IN CAFETERIA AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN TO BE MISSING. WATER CAN STILL BE TURNED ON, BUT HANDLE IS MISSING ENTIRELY. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK HANDLE IN GOOD 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, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 14, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE METERED FAUCET HANDLES OF ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SINKS IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR TO SHUT OFF WITHIN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS WHEN THE HOT AND COLD WATER METERED HANDLES ARE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND ENSURE ALL METERED FAUCETS PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED FOR REACTIVATING.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING LEFT SIDE FAUCET ON IN 3 COMP SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER LEAKS WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK AVAILABLE FOR USE IN CAFETERIA AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN TO BE MISSING. WATER CAN STILL BE TURNED ON, BUT HANDLE IS MISSING ENTIRELY. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH SINKS IN GOOD 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, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 5, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAN.

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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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source