Canvass Re-Inspection
May 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Sawyer (Main)
5248 S Sawyer Ave
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4 inspectionsCanvass
May 8, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILETS IN STALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. OBSERVED BROKEN TOILET IN MIDDLE STALL OF BASEMENT GIRL'S WASHROOM AND OBSERVED NON WORKING TOILET COVERED WITH GARBAGE BAG IN RIGHT STALL IN SECOND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING TOILETS IN SAID WASHROOMS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.(NOTE: THERE ARE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING TOILETS IN SAID WASHROOMS.)
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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIDS ON OUTSIDE TRASH AND RECYCLING DUMPSTERS. OBSERVED DAMAGED LIDS ON TWO TRASH DUMPSTERS AND ONE DAMAGED LID ON ONE RECYCLING DUMPSTER, DAMAGED LIDS CREATE OPENINGS ON SAID DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR DAMAGED DUMPSTER LIDS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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, May 8, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 19, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 12, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2024 · Original Source