Pass

Sawyer

5248 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

School ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 15, 2026

Sawyer was last inspected on May 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 15, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign in second floor girls' restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Boiler room door frame not tight fitting. Instd to repair and maintain tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-103.11 no hot running water under city pressure through out premises, including prep area and all toilet rooms. Instd to provide hot running water under city pressure (min 100f) at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean. One of the three garbage dumpsters is missing a lid. Also, observed garbage stored on top of the open lids and most of the garbage lids were not closed. Also, observed garbage and litter on the ground surrounding the dumpsters. Must provide a lid for all garbage dumpsters, store the garbage inside of the dumpsters with the lid closed and maintain the surrounding area clean and free of litter. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of all mop buckets not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light out in garden level utility sink closet. Repair same.

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink currently in use , not properly designed/maintained. Sink slow draining and with accumulation of debris in basin of sink when draining. Instd to repair same and have properly draining. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of all mop buckets not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light out in garden level utility sink closet. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink not maintained. Yellowish water at different intervals when in use. Instd to repair same and have water free from discoloration.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap within 1st floor boys washroom. Provide and maintain soap in all washrooms at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave in basement unclean with food debris. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within teachers refrigerator. Provide and maintain thermometer within refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3rd floor mop closet disorganized with clutter. Clean and organoze mop closet.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation in boys toilet room in modular unit in poor repair. Repair same.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Some of the shelves in the walkin cooler are rusty. Instructed to remove the rust and paint or replace them. Clean filters at the hood above the oven in the prep area they have dust buildup in them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors under and behind the heavy equipment in the kitchen has dust buildup on them. Also clean the floor under the heavy equipment in the boiler room has some dust buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the kitchen has dust buildup.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SOME OF THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE CEILING IN THE CLASS ROOMS 107 AND 207 HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • 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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER.

  19. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST SCRAP ALL PEELING PAINT IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG ALL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION NEEDED IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN 1ST & 2ND FL. BOY'S (N).MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON MOBILE UNIT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN PREP & RECEIVING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST ADJUST FAUCETS IN BASEMENT BOY'S(N) & 2ND FL. BOY'S (N).MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. GIRL'S & BOY'S(N).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY URINAL & NON FLUSHING URINAL IN 1ST FL. BOY'S (N).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN BASEMENT GIRL'S.

    • 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALLBASE AT WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND LUNCH RECEIVING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN PREP AREA HAND SINK HAS A LEAKY PIPE,LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT GIRL'S LEAKY TOILET & BOY'S 1 SINK NO HOT WATER,1 SINK NO COLD WATER,ADJUST FAUCETS IN BOY'S & GIRL'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS & 2ND FL. BOY'S.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MAINTENANCE BREAK AREA.

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