Pass

Oscar Mayer Elementary

2250 N Clifton AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

School ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 20, 2026

Oscar Mayer Elementary was last inspected on April 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: : 6-501.114--- all inoperable reach-in coolers (2) must be repaired and maintain adequate temperature or be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Noted inadequate hot water in the single stall student washroom. Maximum temperature reached 89f then continued to fluctuate colder then to hotter. Instructed to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100.f and remain consistent. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All inoperable reach-in coolers (2) must be repaired and maintain adequate temperature or be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of single service items stored on the floor under tables in the rear dry storage area off the kitchen. Instructed manager to elevate all single service items at least 6 inches off the floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 mops stored submerged in water in 2 mop buckets in kitchen and dining area at time of inspection. Instructed to hang or invert to allow for air drying in between use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light above 1 compartment scrape sink to be not working. Instructed to repair light.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unusex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unused equipment in kitchen food preparation area must be removed from premises to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor along wall base and behind unused oven. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mechancal ventilation not working in the unisex employee washroom. Must repair ventilation and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) broken handles at two-door reach-in freezer.replace. The surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items, provide raised shelves

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 all faucet in prep area are leaking,repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Receptacle cover is needed at girls first floor washroom accross the lunch room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floor tiles at rear storage/staff lunch room with holes on floor under the north window by staff table.repair issue.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Hot water temperature at washbowl inside the unisex washroom first floor at temp of 80.1f.men's washroom at rear hallway by the gym at temp of 89.7f; girls washroom at first floor across from kitchen at temp of 79.7f to 87f. Observed 3 girls washing hands at second floor girls washroom, washbowl hot water temp of 81.3f. Pre-school washroom water temp of 63.1f to 64.7f instructed engineer and manager hot water temperature at handwashing sink must be at a minimum of 100.0f to 120f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Broken handles at two door reach-in frezeer.replace. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items,provide raised shelves

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: All faucet in prep area are leaking,repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Receptacle cover is needed at girls first floor washroom accross the lunch room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles at rear storage/staff lunch room with holes on floor under the north window by staff table.repair issue.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Burned light bulb in prep area by the 3 compartment sink.replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Condenser unit inside walk-in cooler in poor repair,excess ice build-up on unit and dripping to a pan.instructed to repair cause.also vent cover/grill for unit is missing instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Not enough hot water flow provided at faucet inside boy's washroom by the exit door #5.unable to wash hands. Washroom is used mostly on weekend at game times.must repair cause.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Holes on floor at rear storage area by the north window,seal.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface work started at ceiling wall above one compartment sink in the kitchen and in dining area above north windows not completed, hole/opening around pipes in the kitchen and large opening in dining area.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Some grime on floor under the shelves inside the office clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed red toxic chemical stored in spray container with no common name label, located on counter in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide labels on toxic chemicals removed from original container and stored in spray containers. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-015 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lidded trash can receptacles for sanitary items in employees restroom in rear. Instructed manager to provide lidded trash can receptacles for sanitary items in said area. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving in rear storage room. Must repaint or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on vent inside walk-in freezer located in rear food storage area on the first floor. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken and missing ceiling tiles on north side of lunch room located next to kitchen food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Observed peeling paint on ceiling girls washroom by room 125 in the first floor and girls washroom by room 107 on the first floor. Must repaint and maintain

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile near the window, in the lunchroom. Instructed to replace tile and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the bottom of the dish machine in the kitchen. Also, leaky faucet in montessori room 107. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door and 4-door reach in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from fanguard in 2- door reach in cooler and lower shelf of steam table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing floor tiles in pre-k 105 near cubbies and in toiletroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on upper walls and ceiling near window in kitchen,pre-k 102 & 106 walls & wall trim,pre-k 101 wall cabinets,damaged ceiling in pre-k 107.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handle in pre-k 101 toiletroom to stay on.must repair low hot water pressure at hand sink in pre-k 105 toiletroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for refrigerators in pre-k 101,102,105,106,107,,109 & 111.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in pre-k 105 & 101.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed womens restroom located on first floor north side with cracked/broken toilet seat repaired with duct tape. Toilet seat must be replaced and maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen condensate found in walk in freezer. Frozen condensate dripping from condenser into metal pan. Repair consenser so there is no no dripping and no excess frozen condensate. Maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed unclean interior of microwave in dining hall. Clean and maintain interior of microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall in disrepair under water fountain on north side of building near 1st floor north washrooms. Repair and maintain wall so that it is insect/rodent proof.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor inside the fan room in first floor,(with accumulated dust on the floor).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing ceiling tiles in the lunch room ,close to the windows. Replace damaged ceiling tiles too, in the same area and maintain. Peeling paint on the ceiling and walls inside the girls washroom first floor. Must scrape peeling paint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the light shield above the prep table, (with dust accumulated) and maintain.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from 4-23-13 not corrected.#29-previous minor violation from 6-7-12 #1229445 not corrected. #32-replace the garbage dumpster lids that are in disrepair. Management contacted allied waste during this inspection and faxed to school at this time a written work order for the damaged dumpster to be replaced on 5-1-13. Supervisor notified. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield inside walk-in freezer. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Piled unused wood on ground in garbage corral must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from 6-7-12 #1229445 not corrected. #32-replace the garbage dumpster lids that are in disrepair. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield inside walk-in freezer. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Piled unused wood on ground in garbage corral must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature. Observed raw chicken with a temperature of 44.0-46.4f. Management voluntarily discarded 40# of food worth $36. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace the garbage dumpster lids that are in disrepair.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DISH MACHINE DISH RACKS IN POOR REPAIR, BROWNED AND DISCOLORED WITH ACCUMULATED LIME BUILD-UP. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE LIME.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN DIRT & DEBRIS ALONG METAL BASEBOARDS IN LUNCH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION IN PRE-K CLASSROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. TEACHERS/FACULTY ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

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