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Rosenwald Elementary

2601 W 80th St

Last inspected Aug 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Aug 28, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ANNEX BUILDING HANDSINKS IN TOILET ROOMS IN CLASSROOMS AND GIRLS WASHROOM (70.0F) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER 100F-110F AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PROVIDE BETTER WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) 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 problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REAR INSIDE SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE SIDES AND TOP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. MUST SEAL.

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 insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. NOTED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING DIRTY AND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS NOTED.

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, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 11, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SLIME BUILD UP AT THE DRAIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OTHER FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE SANAITIZING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING WITH COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE UNITS ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

DOOR 6 NOT RODENT PROOF/PROTECTED, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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 insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

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