Conditional

Miles Davis Magnet Elementary

6740 S Paulina, Chicago, IL 60636

School ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 21, 2026

Miles Davis Magnet Elementary was last inspected on September 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 21, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Food handler with long finger nails, Instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Disposable utensils at self service line not protected, instructed to invert so only handle is sticking out to grab by students.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the pipe under the third compartment of the three compartment sink in the kitchen; instructed to repair leak at pipe.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in the kitchen under sinks not clean; clean drains where needed. Observed some light shields in the kitchen with dead insects inside; instructed to remove from shields where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelving unit.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crate used for food storage in walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving unit.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on shelving unit inside of cluster class refrigerator & prep cooler near cooking equipment,lower shelving units at hot & cold holding serving line,interior panel of ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky toilet in kitchen staff men's toilet room.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor in walk in cooler,dry food storage area and floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in pre-k 108 closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tile in pre-k 108.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the walk in cooler on the condencer. Must defrost and clean walls to remove black substance.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors in corners in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed droppings throughout kitchen prep area/mdf room. Instructed person in charge to remove, sanitize, notify pest control and maintain all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). No citation issued, cps school.

      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 in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed calcium/lime build up on exterior of ice machine and on floor behind ice machine. 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 leak underneath the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed engineer/manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. 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: Observed the rubber gasket around the walk in freezer in poor repair. Must 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: Must clean the shelves inside the walk in cooler to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the 3 compartment sink fixtures (faucet,sprayer and knobs). Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DINING AREA, AND BOYS/GIRLS TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR WITH HOT WATER AT 76.2 AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT A MINIMUM OF 100 F AND A MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slimy pink substance inside the ice machine located in the main prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage/stock on floor in kdg room 108. Instd to elevate all stock 6 inches and organize area neatly.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All storage rooms must be properly organized with all items elevated 6 inches off the floors. All areas must be accessible for cleaning, servicing by pest control, and inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoops must be properly stored in covered containers to prevent contamination.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  13. 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: Must clean all the utility/mop sinks to remove debris. Must clean and maintain to prevent breeding ground for pest.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor drain under the ice machine to remove organic matter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted lights inside the men's toilet room and in the walk in freezer are not working properly must fix and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk food containers located in the food store room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood above the cooking equipment it is dusty. Also must clean all the utility/mop sinks has dirt,mop strings,some sinks thick with mud like substance and debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors in all the utility/mop sink rooms are not clean and some floors need to be scraped around the sink that sets on the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in rm# 121 storage area to prevent rodent harborage. Organize and maintain at all times.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock on floor in storage room 102. Elevate same 6 inches. Floors in corners and along wallbase in same need detailed cleaning.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.