Pass

Robert a Black Elementary

9101 S Euclid, Chicago, IL 60617

School ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 24, 2026

Robert a Black Elementary was last inspected on August 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 24, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor dirt debris behind the grease trap. Instructed to clean.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of left door ar exit #4 and bottom between double doors at exot #7. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on rear surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucets on hand washing and 3-compartment sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings around pipe fittings in prep area. Insrtructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace or provide shatterproof bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager on site of valid certificate posted. Instructed manager to post valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer for hand washing in kids toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door sweep and gap along bottom of door #4 to be tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage cans with lids in women's staff and missing in girl's toilet rooms 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: Must repair or replace missing and damaged floor tiles in kitchen and lunch room,missing wall base in lunch room.broken concrete floor in kitchen near desk,hole in wall under window next to reach in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on ceilings in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water knob at the hand sink with a leak at the base. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom corners of door #6 and middle of door #7 at bottom. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in second floor mechanical and electrical rooms above kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement hallway outside kitchen. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in single service article/multi-use equipment storage area. Instructed manager to replace light shield and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris along the walls underneath prep table, 3 compartment sink, and behind cold storage units. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. 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: Found the exterior top of the grease receptor at the three comp sink rusty; instructed to clean and paint top of the grease receptor. Found the hot running water at the first hand sink in the girls washroom on the first floor does not run for 15 seconds as required; must correct. Found the third hand sink in the girls washroom on the first floor with no running water; must restore running water to this sink. (engineer states that a part has been ordered for repair).

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site and observed no city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed at this time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods are prepared or served such as chicken and beans,serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the storage area,along wall base and corners,instructedd to clean and maintain area

  10. 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: Noted the ceiling above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaks at the faucets at the hand sinks in the girls toilet room. Also 0ne hand sink no working. Must repair plumbing issues.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove rust from the grease trap at the 3 compartment sink

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the kitchen area,along wall base and corners

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of heat vent in multi-purpose room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean refrigerator in teacher's lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in washrooms, kitchen, multi-purpose room, janitor's closets, and where needed. Large puddle of water noted on floor in boiler room, must keep this area dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in kitchen needs cleaning and/or painting. Walls in multi-purpose room need cleaning and/or painting. Paint rusty widow sils in multi-purpose room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light inside 2-door reach-in freezer by service line in kitchen must be shielded or replaced with a shatter-resistent bulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken urinal in girl's washroom on first floor.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 50 mice droppings noted on floor underneath stage in multi-purpose room, must remove all rolling shelves from underneath, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and have area serviced by pest control company. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of heat vent in multi-purpose room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean refrigerator in teacher's lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in washrooms, kitchen, multi-purpose room, janitor's closets, and where needed. Large puddle of water noted on floor in boiler room, must keep this area dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in kitchen needs cleaning and/or painting. Walls in multi-purpose room need cleaning and/or painting. Paint rusty widow sils in multi-purpose room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light inside 2-door reach-in freezer by service line in kitchen must be shielded or replaced with a shatter-resistent bulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken urinal in boy's washroom on first floor.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles at south 1st fl door.must replace.also storage not elevated on 2nd floor storage areas above lunchroom.must elevate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 2 urinals in boys washroom 1st fl south in poor repair.must repair.also cold water handle at 1comp sink in prep area hard to open/in poor repair.must repair.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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.CLEAN CEILINGS OF DUST/DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.

  16. 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. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR RESTROOMS MENS AND WOMENS WITH RUSTY TOILET STALLS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/RESEAL OR REPLACE.

    • 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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER STAGE IN GYM LUNCHROOM, AND 1ST FLOOR RESTROOMS MENS AND WOMENS NEED CLEANING IN STALLS AROUND THE TOILETS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WOMEN AND MENS1ST FLOOR RESTROOM CEILING VENTS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO REPAIR MENS ROOM CEILING AROUND VENT AND WOMENS CEILING PEELING PAINT AROUND VENT.

    • 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.OBSERVED THE FOOD 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER HANDLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.OBSERVED A LARGE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR EXPOSED FIBER GLASS FROM THE LID. FREEZER TAGGED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 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 RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS AND BOYS 1ST FL. TOILET ROOMS.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA.

    • 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 WORN THRESHOLD ON SOUTHWEST DOOR (BY THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM).

    • 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 AROUND PIPES UNDER WASH BOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM BY CAFETERIA.

    • 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 FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE RIGHT SINK ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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