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Stevenson Elementary

Name: Stevenson Elementary
Address: 8010 S Kostner, Chicago, IL

8010 S Kostner

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

Feb 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN AND SANITZIE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE 1st FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE KITCHEN, LUNCH ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PUMP ROOM. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

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, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 14, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

1-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS SLOW DRAINING. 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET LEAKING AND WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS 105. 107, 109. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES, ORGANIZE AREAS 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

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

LIGHT OUT IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPLACE 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 14, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 5, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 20 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ROLLING STORAGE RACKS AND CAMBROS IN PREP AREA, OVER 30 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, OVER 30 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND MILK COOLERS IN CAFTERIA, OVER 50 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA, OVER 20 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN KDG STORAGE ROOM 130, 5 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KDG STORAGE ROOM 108. EXTREME CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 130, UNABLE TO ACCESS ENTIRE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ORGANIZE STORGE ROOM 130, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/28/23 REPORT 2573307 NOT CORRECTED: 55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090