Cooper Elementary North

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: The left door by the office and the middle door (3n) across from room #118 is not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The following plumbing issues were found and must be fixed and maintained: -middle faucet and the faucet for the sanitizer on the 3-compartment sink leaks at the base. -the pipe under the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink leaks. -the hot water pressure of the 1st (3 in total) needs to be increased.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The ceiling above the service line in the cafeteria is damaged and has peeling paint. Also, the ceiling is damaged in the first floor girls toilet room. Instructed to fix ceiling and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Aug 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the windows in the teachers' lounge adjacent to the food prep area opened without adequate screening. Instructed to provide adequate screening for all outer openings or maintain window closed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed hot water continuously running at the hand washing sink in the employee toilet room. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

3. Aug 24, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Aug 22, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at single stall girl's toilet room located next to entrance door. Also noted, no handwashing signage at the food dispensing handwashing sink, must be provided.

     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: Found handwashing sink water temperature at 72 f located in girls toilet room on first floor. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-030(c) no citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found sewage water located under 3-compartment sink/food prep area. Observed grease trap located on the floor under 3 compartment sink backing up onto the food prep floor. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued. Manager arrives at 9:40 am.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Apr 12, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink water temperature at 72 f located in girls toilet room on first floor. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-030(c) no citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6. Apr 10, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink water temperature at 72 f located in girls toilet room on first floor. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

7. Mar 29, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor dirt debris under the dry storage shelves. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Apr 19, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER, DRYING PROVISIONS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a window in the dining area open without screen. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

9. Feb 6, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the employee's and girls toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Jan 23, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has policy but the disinfectant not effective against norovirus, instructed to provide a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP SERVING LINES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPENSING LINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spices stored in locker room area, instructed this is a prohibited area to store food items. Instructed to store in proper storage area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the front two serving lines peeling paint and missing plaster, instructed to repair and maintain. Also replace water damaged ceiling tiles in hallway going to lunch room by the purple door storage rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in hallway to lunchroom, and in lunchroom under the two door freezer. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 4 lights out over the front two serving lines, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Mar 19, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Clean floor of dried spill under shelving in dry food storage area. Must repair damaged/missing floor tiles along west wall in lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must rempove peeling paint at ceiling of girls 2nd floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield for bulb inside 2-dr upright freezer in lunchroom.

12. Feb 27, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

13. Jan 21, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Jan 14, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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 one entrance door on the west side of the building and one entrace door on the east side of the building not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of both entrance doors. Instructed to make said entrance doors rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the middle washbowl's water pressure needs to be increased in the girls washroom. Instructed to increase pressure and maintain.

15. Mar 30, 2015 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: Remove peeling paint on ceiling in serving area and auditorium.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide hot water at sink in men faculty washroom near lunchroom. Increase hot water pressure on sink in teacher women washroom. Repair leak under middle sink in girls first floor washroom. Increase pressure on water fountains near girls first floor washroom.

16. Apr 1, 2014 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: Found a freezer and milk cooler not in working order. Instructed to repair and maintain or remove from premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found dust buildup on back of cooking equipment near wall. Instructed to clean and maintain. Found dust buildup on exhaust hood vents. Instructed to clean 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: Found exposed concrete in dry storage. Instructed to seal so walls are smooth and easily cleanable and to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no self closing device on faculty restroom near gym and on kitchen restroom door. Instructed to install and maintain.

17. Jan 30, 2013 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 on walls and around toilets (second floor boys north washroom); paint. Clean walls of girls second floor south washroom and paint on second floor in all washrooms where needed. Seal holes around pipes underneath all handsinks in all washrooms where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must correct the following plumbing violations: unclog exposed handsink in kitchen; engineer has to take apart sink and will correct later today. (a two comp sink is next to exposed sink which can be used for handwashing).no running water at middle sink in girls washroom on second floor (north); provide. Second floor boys (north) middle sink has no hot running water; provide. Replace all missing faucet knobs in girls and boys washrooms where needed. Repair or replace broken toilet seat in girls washroom on second floor (north).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain storage closets; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter and potential rodent harborage.

18. Oct 21, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOOK STORE ROOM HAS BOOKS, SUPPLIES, MILK CRATES, PLASTIC CONTAINERS, BOXES, BAGS AND OLD EQUIPMENTALL OVER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE ALL SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

19. Feb 18, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN THE BOOK STORE ROOM AND BOOKS AND SUPPLIES ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND PUT THE BOOKS AND SUPPLIES SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

20. May 18, 2010 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 provide fan cover to reach-in freezer by service line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the can opener and milk reach-in cooler in service area-remove excessive ice build-up

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors in all corners in boiler room-remove dead bugs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair damaged ceiling outside gym room on east side.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase water pressure on the water fountains by room 117.