Pass

William Brown Elementary School

54 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

School ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 14, 2026

William Brown Elementary School was last inspected on April 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

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

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed a window open in prep area/ cafeteria with no screen. Instructed to provide to prevent entry points for insects.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed slight food crumbs in the floor under the four compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the employee washroom fixtures dirty. Must clean 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: Floors need cleaning through out the prep area, washroom and lunch room managers office. Also clean the air vent cover above the stove to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light in staff washroom in cafeteria managerial office not working. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pic doesn't have a valid food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in prep- k room and kitchen staff toilet room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a drain board at 4- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 4- comp sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor in pre-k closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in pre- k room .

      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 peeling paint on ceiling in pre- k room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view.while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (pizza & green beans).must provide original and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site during inspection for food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks on 1st and 2nd floor thru out building especially pre-k and kindergarten classroom metered handsinks not running for 15 seconds. Instructed to provide a flow for 15 seconds without reactivation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light in freezer to the far left near elevator.instructed to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site during inspection for food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all handsinks on the 1st and 2nd floor thru out building with tempertures ranging from 69.0f-82.6f. Instructed to equip all handsinks to provide a minimum temperature of 100f at all times and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks on 1st and 2nd floor thru out building especially pre-k and kindergarten classroom metered handsinks not running for 15 seconds. Instructed to provide a flow for 15 seconds without reactivation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light in freezer to the far left near elevator.instructed to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. 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: One of two hand dryers in girls washroom in need of repair. Hand dryer does not work. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive water on basement floor. Must remove and maintain floor dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: In girls room on 1st floor one of two handsinks in poor repair. Sink needs better water pressure. Must correct and maintain.

  10. 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: Must remove ice build up in milk cooler in kitchen area,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Standing water in boiler room, instructed to mop floor, clean and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase hot running water pressure at exposed hand sinks in some bathrooms on first floor and leaking faucet, loose fitting exposed hand sink in kitchen area, instructed to repair,

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the can opener.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains and floors behind/under heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the missing floor tile in the kitchen office and seal loose floor tiles in same area.

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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: Found small live flies on the premises. 25 on the walls, pipes, ceiling and flying around. Instructed to eliminate small flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for services. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the can opener.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains and floors behind/under heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the missing floor tile in the kitchen office and seal loose floor tiles in same area.

  13. 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: Repair the broken and loose door handles on the refrigerators.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2 door stand up milk cooler and the interior of the chest freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the cold water handles in the 2nd floor women's restroom.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside dumpsters overflowing, preventing proper lid closure. This is a food source and harborage for rodents. Must maintain dumpsters and area around it at all times. Serious citation issued #7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in the storage room need cleaning to remove splatters. Also noted peeling paint on the wall under tv's and video game. Must remove peeling paint and repair and paint wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling tile missing above the reach in cooler in the prep area. Must replace and maintain.

  16. 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: Repair loose rubber gasket at two door refrigerator in rear storing milk to avoid escaping air. Unit at 42.0f at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the following plumbing violations: increase hot water pressure at exposed handsink in room 105 and cafeteria. No hot running water at handsink on second floor in faculty washroom near elevator; restore.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The can opener is dirty, the can opener was washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floor tiles that were taken off of the cafeteria floor must be replaced so the floor is smooth and sanitary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some clear water was found in the boiler room attached to the lunchroom and along the inside wall of the lunchroom due to seepage. The kitchen grease trap is damaged and unsanitary. A work order for the replacement of said trap and the cafeteria drainage is in per the area facility manager from cps dept of facilities present during inspection.

  18. 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: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN. 2011 WAS CORRECTED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON ONE WALL OF LUNCHROOM; REMOVE AND REPAINT AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase hot running water pressure at exposed handsink in room 105 by closet. Also increase water pressure at exposed handsink outside of washroom of room 105. (washroom is inside of this kindergarten classroom).

  19. 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: Must provide missing fan guard cover for one fan in reach-in freezer.

    • 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. OBSERVED CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND DISHMACHINE; REMOVE AND REPAIR SO THAT PAINT WONT CONTINUE TO PEEL IN THESE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES OF URINALS IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.

  20. 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must provide missing fan guard in reach-in freezer at west wall of room across kitchen.

    • 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 door gaskets of most coolers in main kitchen, some cabinets under classroom sinks must kept clean/organized.

    • 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 keep floors dry in the vent room, closest to the dining room (to prevent pest harborage).

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