Dawes Elementary

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 26, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS IN MOBILE UNIT (PRE-K) IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED FLOW OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATING. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

2. Jan 13, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 2, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing supplies and procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, (premises has only a bag of absorbant material on site) . Instd to provide procedure and all supplies necessary for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events including effective sanitizer against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

4. Mar 1, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a small garbage container with a lid in the staff washroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield inside the walk in freezer. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jan 26, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOM IN MOBILE UNIT (PRE-K) UNABLE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED FLOW OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATING. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instd 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: Missing cover for trash receptacles in all female toilet rooms. Instd to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Light out in walk in freezer. Instd to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. May 3, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor tiles missing at walk in cooler area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walls in need of painting in walk in cooler area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. May 13, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water pipes in ceiling above 3- compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed to encase to be smooth and easily cleanable and to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

8. Feb 19, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Jan 19, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand drying devices not working, and no paper towel in the first floor boys rest room,instructed to provide. Enginer provided paper towel at this time.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield not clean in storage/office area, instructed to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in rear prep area, instructed to replace.

10. May 15, 2017 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: Observed the wall in the lunchroom seating area in poor repair, instructed to repair.

11. Jan 25, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed four student restrooms across from room# 224 and next to room# 113 with no hot water (58.1f-59.7f) at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide hot water at all student hand washing sinks. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the waste pipe leaking under the 3 compartment sink right basin. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

12. Feb 26, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front milk cooler interior not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling peeling paint in the basement employees restroom, instructed to remove and reseal.

13. Dec 2, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate stock "6" inches off floor in the upstairs storage area and inside the walk-in cooler

14. Nov 25, 2014 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: The front exit door is not rodent proof,has a 1/4 nch gap at the bottom of door,instructed to repair door and unable to provide a pest control log book,manager states book locked up inside office,must provide,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The faucet neck is off 3 compartment sink but when water is turned on by knob the water comes hot and cold from opening where faucet neck should be. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate stock "6" inches off floor in the upstairs storage area and inside the walk-in cooler

15. Apr 10, 2014 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 recaulk around both wash bowls in the girls toilet room across from room 104 and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from rear storage behind the door and in the office in the cafeteria. Maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace damage floor tiles in front of the walk-in cooler 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: Must remove toilet paper from the ceiling in the boys toilet rooms on the 1st and 2nd fl.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain the following plumbing issues: the leak at the base of the left/right faucets on the 3-compartment sink in the cafeteria. Must open the faucets or adjust the timer on the girls left (hot/cold)wash bowl (across from room 104) and boys right (hot) on the 2nd fl (across from room 241). Faucets must stay on for atleast 20 seconds for adequate hand washing.

16. Feb 5, 2013 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: Need to repair/replace hot holding unit cord damaged when unit blew the fuse.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean ceiling fans in the lunchroom over dining tables. Clean wall behind double door ovens. Need to reseal instulation pipe over serving area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to repair/replace handle sink stoppers at the 2nd, and 3rd. Compartments of the 3 comp. Sink.

17. Jan 31, 2012 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.OBSERVED FOOD UNDER TABLES IN LUNCHROOM INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND REMOVE FOOD FROM FLOOOR.

    • 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 CEILING NORTH SIDE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGE CEILING. ALSO PEELING PAINT IN MILK STORAGE AREA INSTRICTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/RE-PAINT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS 1 REAR TABLE IN LUNCHROOM AND 2 SIDE STORASGE /PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALSO FRONT HALLWAY AND MILK STORAGE AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING.

18. Mar 3, 2011 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF ICE ON FREEZER FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. 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. LEAK AT WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

19. Mar 18, 2010 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: Clean vents with dust accumulation. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperly stored. (supplies, stock in toilet rooms mobile 7). Instd to store in designated area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink slow draining. Low pressure at exposed handsink. Repair same. Remove 4-burner stove for teachers lounge or provide proper ventilation.