Pass

Bronzeville Scholastic Institute

4934 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60615

School ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 16, 2026

Bronzeville Scholastic Institute was last inspected on March 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 16, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observe the side door next to the lunch room with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry point for pest.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe at the 3 comp sink faucet. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpster in poor repair (missing lid). Must replace and maintain to prevent possible access to food source for pests. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing aides located near 2 compartment prep sink instructed manager that sink in not for handwashing and to remove aides from area. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling above sink and cooking area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple leaks at the 3 comp sink underneath the middle sink and the faucet. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in prep and serving areas. Observed cracks along walls near hand washing sink in serving area. Observed standing water and water seepage in boiler room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings on floor along wall behind walk-in cooler in dry storage area, 10 mice droppings on floor along walls and corner behind oven in prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup and dripping condensation on compressor unit inside walk-in cooler in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spills inside milk cooler in serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpsters not covered and lids not tight-fitting. Instructed manager to close all lids on dumpsters and maintain outside garbage areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in prep and serving areas. Observed cracks along walls near hand washing sink in serving area. Observed standing water and water seepage in boiler room. Instructed manager to repair 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 spills on walls in canteen, debris on floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under shelving in walk-in cooler of food spill.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. 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 ice accumulation on freezer # 2 in dry storage room. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes around pipes under wash bowl sinks in 2nd floor girls restroom near room 205; holes in the walls above sinks in 1st floor boys restroom near room 107; Observed uncovered power outlet in kitchen office. Must repair all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing issues: In the kitchen: leak at plumbing under the hand sink in the serving area room; Leak from the top part of the back flow prevention plumbing in utility room. In the girls restrooms: left and middle sinks near room 127 on the 1st floor; (women's faculty restroom) left sink loose faucet on the 1st floor, need timer to be set to 15 minimum of 15 seconds on the 1st floor. In the boys restrooms: right sink low water pressure on 2nd floor across from room 213; left sink low water pressure, middle sink doesn't work on 1st floor near room 135. Must repair all. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door cooler not in use in the kitchen; freezer # 3 and other smaller coolers/slushi machines in dry storage area; ice cream cooler in canteen area. Must make repairs to equipment or removed equipment not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in utility storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in girls first floor washroom near room 127(peeling paint).replace damaged soap dispenser in boys washrooms near rooms 107 and 135.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Tighten loose faucets on left sink in boys washroom near room 207, left sink in girls washroom near room 220, left and middle sink in boys washroom near room 107, middle sink in girls washroom near room 107. Repair left sink in girls washroom near room 107(slow draining). Repair timed faucet on right sink in boys washroom near room 235. Adjust mixing valve on sink in staff second floor washroom.

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 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: Observed 10 mice droppings on floor along walls, 10 mice droppings scattered on shelving unit of unused equipment, 10 mice droppings on floor under unused cooler, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving units in dry storage area, 40 mice droppings on floor along wall behind refrigerator in science room 329. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in dry storage and utility storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in girls first floor washroom near room 127(peeling paint).replace damaged soap dispenser in boys washrooms near rooms 107 and 135.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Tighten loose faucets on left sink in boys washroom near room 207, left sink in girls washroom near room 220, left and middle sink in boys washroom near room 107, middle sink in girls washroom near room 107. Repair left sink in girls washroom near room 107(slow draining). Repair timed faucet on right sink in boys washroom near room 235. Adjust mixing valve on sink in staff second floor washroom.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Must remove peeling paint on walls and ceilings in the 1st,2nd and 3rd floor hallways. Repair worn ceilings in the 1st floor storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The 2nd toilet in the 2nd floor girls washroom next to room 260 is not flushing properly. Must repair.

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 250-300 mice droppings scattered in the following areas: 1st and 2nd floor service line cabinets, in the 1st floor kitchen behind the large black oven, behind refrigeration units, on window sills, on the lower sections of prep tables, on the floors throughout the cook lines, under sinks, behind the three compartment sink grease trap, inside unused fryers, on service carts, on top of pots and pans in the dish storage room,on floors in the dish storage room,on floors and storage carts in the 1st floor storage area,in the 2nd floor kitchen under the dish machine, along walls, behind the three compartment sink grease trap and thoughout premises. Critical violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted waste water backing up at the three compartment sink from the 2nd compartment into the 1st and 3rd compartments when water turned on in the sink basin. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal large openings in the hard wood floors throughout the large storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint on walls and ceilings in the 1st,2nd and 3rd floor hallways. Repair worn ceilings in the 1st floor storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair slow drain at the hand sink in the 1st floor prep kitchen. Noted the hot water handle on the right faucet of the 3 compartment sink in poor repair. Unable to turn the hot water off due to stripped handle. Must repair. The 2nd toilet in the 2nd floor girls washroom next to room 260 is not flushing properly. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on floors in the elevated storage room adjacent to the main storage room. (canteen storage) must store all items 6 inches off the floor. Must remove all unused fryers, the dish machine and other unnecessary items from the kitchen and storage areas.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Observed a infestation of appx.300 or more rodent droppings scattered throught kitchens,canteen,serving line and doors not rodent proofed.(critical 7-38-020)no citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at hand sinks in staff & students toilet rooms on 2nd & 3rd fl.hot water has been restored at this time.(serious 7-38-030)no citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

  17. 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: Must correct the following: some peeling paint on ceiling of girls washroom on first floor and in faculty washroom on first floor; remove and repaint. Peeling paint on wall and ceilng of kitchen storage room; remove and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and paint exterior of grease receptors in kitchens (first and second floor).

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grill at 1st floor serving area. Clean the interior of the ice machine. Clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Coving in prep area at walk in cooler in need of repair. Must correct 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: Wall under grill in need of cleaning to remove grease splatter. Remove peeling paint in mop closet and managers office. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet across from the stove area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

  19. 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: Paint shelves in second floor tray storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean base of mixer in kitchen and bottom of unused cold holding unit in second floor dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint on ceiling in kitchen, dry storage area, second floor dining area, and girls first floor washroom near room 127. Seal openings around pipe fittings behind 2-comp sink in kitchen. Seal openings around pipe fittings under sinks in boys and girls second and third flor washrooms. Replace missing ceiling tiles in third floor hallway.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-comp sink. Increase hot water pressure and replace missing cold water handle on sink in women staff second floor washroom. Repair sink in women staff third floor washroom.

  20. 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: Found floors not swept at boiler areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found small leak at condenser unit inside walk in cooler. Found leak at drainage piping for 3 compartment sink.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Invert all clean multi-use utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky pipe in basement. Repair leaky pipe in kitchen-at 2 comp sink and mop sink in janitors closet 3rd floor.

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