Canvass
May 18, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
School · Chicago, IL
Walter Newberry Elementary
700 W Willow (1800n)
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 11, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE METERED FAUCET OF ONE (1) OF TWO (2) SINKS IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 116 TO SHUT OFF WITHIN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS WHEN THE HOT WATER METERED HANDLE IS 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND STUCK OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE (1) OF THREE (3) HAND SINKS IN BOYS BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN TO HAVE A METERED FAUCET THAT WOULD NOT TURN ON AND PROVIDE ANY HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DAMAGED FAUCET TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER IS AVAILABLE. 2 OTHER HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAIABLE IN BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED BOYS BATHROOM AT END OF HALL AWAY FROM KITCHEN ON 1ST FLOOR TO HAVE ONE (1) OF TWO (2) HAND SINKS TO NOT HAVE A WORKING FAUCET WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE. HAND SINK DOES NOT TURN ON AT ALL WHEN PRESSED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DAMAGED FAUCET TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER IS AVAILABLE. OBSERVED THE GIRLS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 203 TO HAVE NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ONE (1) OF TWO (2) HAND SINKS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE SINK AVAILABLE WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER; SECOND SINK ONLY HAS FUNCTIONING COLD WATER. THE METERED HOT WATER HANDLE/FAUCET IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER WHEN PRESSED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR/REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH SINKS. OBSERVED THE BOYS BATHROOM NEXT TO ROOM 211 WITH ONE (1) OF THREE (3) SINKS NOT FUNCTIONING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TWO SINKS AVAILABLE WITH BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER; THE METERED WATER HANDLE/FAUCET IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND DOES NOT PROVIDE HOT/COLD OR TEMPERED WATER WHEN PRESSED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR/REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER/TEMPERED WATER AT SINK.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP ON ALL 3 FILTERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 21, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLPYEE AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CHIPPING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND AND NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source