Pass

John C. Haines Elementary School

247 W 23rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60616

School ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 28, 2026

John C. Haines Elementary School was last inspected on January 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

January 28, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed light dust on the fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler; instructed to clean covers to remove dust.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: The floors need cleaning in the corner areas of the walk-in cooler; clean floor.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee not drying hands after washing hands and putting on gloves before handling ready to eat foods. Instructed to properly wash, rinse, and dry hands with a drying provision before handling ready to eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler rinse a knife with gloves on, write, put on new gloves and then handled ready to eat foods. Instructed wash hands after contaminating hands and putting on new gloves to handle ready to eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in the girl's toilet room on the third floor. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside of the hot holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in room 120 water pressure not consistent. The water pressure does high and low. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the microwave near the one compartment sink with food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a): the following handwashing sinks were still not meeting compliance with the hot water requirement: the women and men toilet room for the lunchroom staff (80f). Girls toilet room on the first floor 78f. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running at all handwashing sinks and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the microwave near the one compartment sink with food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with gloves on using phone and then prepare food for children. Insturcted to wash hands and change gloves after engaging in activities that can contmainate hands. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: The following handwashing sinks were not meeting compliance with the hot water requirement: the women and men toilet room for the lunchroom staff (77.5f-80f), pre-k and kindergarden rooms 117,119, and 120 toilet rooms (74.1f-78.0f), girls and boys toilet rooms on the first floor (67.0f-74.0f) and girls and boys toilet rooms on the second floor (69.9f-76.4f). Also, observed in pre-k room 120 a loud noise when the hot water is in use. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running at all handwashing sinks and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave near the one compartment sink with food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two sections of the wall behind the steamer in poor repair; instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents above the cooking equipment with dust; instructed to clean vents where needed.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 1 compartment sink in dish room. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Coving in need of repair under 3 compartment sink instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in mens room locker in need of repair. Instructed to repair hole in ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on handwashing sink in prep area and loose faucet on middle handwashing sink in boys first floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women kitchen staff, unisex staff lounge washrooms. Instructed manager to 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: Observed opening in ceiling in boys first floor washroom near kitchen, openings around pipe fittings in stairwell areas, peeling paint and missing baseboards along walls in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor inside of the walk-in cooler around and under shelves need cleaning; clean floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed. Worn with deep cuts. Must replae and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors behind cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Must 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: Wall at 3 compartment sink area in needof repair where paint is chipping. Must correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. 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: Must properly identify 3-comp sink set up(wash,rinse,sanitize) with correct labels at exterior of sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors of 1st floor boys/girls washrooms of paper towela and debris. Keep floors dry at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall behind toilet in pre-k class 120 in poor repair, cracked with peeling paint. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulb out at walk-in freezer in kitchen. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Increase low hot water pressure at washbowl of restroom in pre-k class 120.

  11. 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: Clean floor under shelf in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The middle handsink in the girls washroom has low cold running water pressure; increase pressure at middle handsink.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Peeling paint and chipped wall noted on wall next to 3-comp sink, instructed to remove and install a durable smooth surface behind utensils storage rack.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Weak cold water pressure at hand sink in boys toulet room, instructed to provide under city pressure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inaccurate refrigertion thermometer for milk cooler, instructed to install good working ones.

  13. 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: A light amount of dust was observed on the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment; clean vents. One wall tile missing from the wallbase at the side entrance door between room 117 and 119; replace tile at wallbase. Some peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the toilet in room 120; remove and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following plumbing violations were observed; must correct. In the girls washroom on the third floor the first sink has no hot running water, the second sink has no cold running water; restore. In the girls washroom on the second floor there was low hot water pressure at one sink and one toilet was not working; repair toilet and increase water pressure at sink. In the boys washroom on the second floor there was low water pressure at the first sink; increase water pressure at the first sink.

  14. 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: Paint rusty exteriors of grease traps in kitchen and 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 wall bases and in corners in electrical and boiler rooms. Elevate all articles stored in closets throughout 6 inches off floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards in dishwashing room and in dining room. Repair holes in walls in student washrooms(ist and second floors). Seal wall panel and re-paint walls that have been repaired or have chipped surfaces. Clean ceiling in mop sink area on first floor.

  15. 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: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.(must store inverted)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found mop sink areas not clean and maintained.(must clean and organize)1st floor.

  16. 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: Found holes in walls next to 3compartment sink.must seal.

  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: Clean interior of one compartment sink in teachers lounge, clean interior of washbowls in boys toilet room on 1st. Floor.

    • 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 CEILING TO REMOVE PAINT SPLATTER IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON ST. FLOOR, PROVIDE WALL BASE COVING FOR MISSING SECTION NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN WALL SECTIONS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, REPAIR WALL SECTION ON MENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR NEAREST TO GYM. CAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON ST. FLOOR. REPAIR WALL SECTION AT WASHBOWL IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair one of three washbowls in poor repair in girls and boys toilet room on 1st. Floor.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ON FIRST FLOOR, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHMACHINE AREA, AROUND DAIRY COOLERS AT SERVING AREA, TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. AND 2ND. FLOOR, AND UTILITY SINK CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND UTILITY SINK ON 2ND AND 3RD.FLOORS AND CAULK AROUND SOME WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S AND BOY'S TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST.-3RD. FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND UTILITY SINK CLOSETS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN LOCKER ROOM ON 2ND.FLOOR.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT BACKFLOW DEVICE AT DISHMACHINE, UTILITY SINK, UNDER WASH BOWL IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM ON 3RD. FLOOR, AND CHANGE HANDLES AT SECOND FLOOR UTILITY SINK TO CORRESPOND TO HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE SMALL OVEN IN CLASSROOM 120 AND OR REMOVE SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize storage closets.

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