Bouchet Elementary School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 18, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of handsink in need of detail cleaning to remove all water stains instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Sep 6, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 25, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision in boys' toilet room on the second floor. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) 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 timed faucets not properly functioning in toilet/locker room utilized by food handlers. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

     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 no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods and beverages (milk) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Sep 1, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the ground the outside garbage compactor.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5. Sep 20, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Sep 11, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

     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 ceiling surfaces in prep/dining area. Instructed manager to remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no light in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Sep 13, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Sep 11, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed the handwashing sinks located in the employees toilet room and the girls and boys toilet rooms not maintaining 100f, during the inspection the temperature of said hand washing sinks was 77f. Instructed to repair so that the hand washing sinks in all toilet rooms maintains 100f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

9. Oct 18, 2018 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: Observed the door handle on the two door cooler (right side) in poor repair; repair handle at two door cooler near managers desk in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

10. Oct 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

11. Sep 16, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the produce and milk coolers to remove spills and debris.

12. Sep 14, 2015 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: Clean floors in the rear storage area,alomg wall base and corners

13. Oct 27, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Level or replace all missing floor tiles in the 3rd floor boy's washroom near the floor drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all food splatters ans stains from walls and ceilings in dining room, food trayline and food prep areas. Seal loose wooden baseboard on lower section of wall in student washroom(2nd floor south) and loose wall cove in student washroom(1st fllor north). Remove all chipping paint from walls in janitor's closets and on ceiling in boiler room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area and replace all non timed faucets in student washrooms on first floor and on tiers where boy's washrooms are located.

14. Oct 20, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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: Outer openings not protected, 4 doors at exit #3 and #5 found with gaps greater than 1/4 inches at the bottoms and corners. Must repair all of these doors making them tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. Sreious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violation noted on report# 1296628 dated 10-11-13 not corrected: #35 observed peeling paint on ceilings in student dining room - must repair all affected areas. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Level or replace all missing floor tiles in the food prep area, in the dry goods storage room, and in the 3rd floor boy's washroom near the floor drain. Keep floors dry in boiler room area. Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls aand in corners in boiler room area(debris and dirt).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all food splatters ans stains from walls and ceilings in dining room, food trayline and food prep areas. Seal loose wooden baseboard on lower section of wall in student washroom(2nd floor south) and loose wall cove in student washroom(1st fllor north). Remove all chipping paint from walls in janitor's closets and on ceiling in boiler room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets at 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area and in boiler room. Replace all non timed faucets in student washrooms on first floor and on tiers where boy's washrooms are located.

15. Jan 24, 2014 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: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid or cover for ice bins behind bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain soda gun nozzles behing bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cups used as scoops stored on top of ice. Instructed manager to provide proper ice dispensing utensil stored in a clean seperate container between use.

16. Oct 11, 2013 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: Observed peeling paint on ceilings and walls in student dining room.must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage not properly organize off floors and walls in rooms 003,001.must organize to prevent pest harborage area.

17. Oct 23, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucets in poor repair,hard to stay open.must replace.

18. Oct 11, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 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: Evidence of improper pest control,door #1 not rodent proofed at bottom-1/4 inch.must repair.evidence of-9 rodent/mice droppings on premise around clutter in room 003.must clean and sanitize.recommened pest service.serious citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucets in poor repair,hard to stay open.must repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in storage areas in basement,(room 003,005).must properly organize off floors,walls to prevent pest harborage areas.

19. Oct 20, 2011 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN LUNCHROOM CEILING AND VENT PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

    • 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.1ST NOZZEL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

20. Jun 2, 2010 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REATTACH OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER DOORS OF COOLER NEXT TO KITCHEN MANAGERS DESK.

    • 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 HALLWAY WALL ON THIRD FLOOR WEST CORRIDOR IN NEED OF REPAIR; WALL NEEDS TO BE RESURFACED AND REPAINTED.