Everett Elementary

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 18, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 11, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 5 rodent droppings by the 2 door refrigeration unit and about 20 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelves in the dry storage area. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended to contact the pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

3. May 30, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Apr 11, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Jan 17, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-303.11(b) observed that the facility was unable to set up the 2-compartment sink properly to wash, rinse, and sanitize all equipment and utensils. At the time of the inspection, the food prep area is under construction, and the facility does not have access to the food prep area. The facility is using the lunchroom to serve hot foods and wash dishes at a 2-compartment sink. The facility must install a 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed door #5 with a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom across both entrance doors. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed no self-closing device on the toilet room door that leads into the lunchroom/food prep area. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room, immediately next to the lunchroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed no mechanical ventilation nor a window vent in a toilet room directly next to the lunchroom. Instructed to provide ventilation in the toilet room at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jan 11, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-303.11(b) observed that the facility was unable to set up the 2-compartment sink properly to wash, rinse, and sanitize all equipment and utensils. At the time of the inspection, the food prep area is under construction, and the facility does not have access to the food prep area. The facility is using the lunchroom to serve hot foods and wash dishes at a 2-compartment sink. The facility must install a 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live rodent activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings inside of the double door storage closet, about 10 rodent droppings in the cabinet under the 2-compartment sink, about 5 rodent droppings in the corner, all said areas located in the student lunchroom. Observed one rodent droppings in the closet of the pre-k classroom. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed door #5 with a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom across both entrance doors. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room, immediately next to the lunchroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed no self-closing device on the toilet room door that leads into the lunchroom/food prep area. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed crates and boxes being stored directly on the floor in the lunchroom. Instructed everything must be elevated at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed no mechanical ventilation nor a window vent in a toilet room directly next to the lunchroom. Instructed to provide ventilation in the toilet room at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted; at the time of the inspection, a copy of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate was posted. Instructed to have the original city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Apr 18, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Mar 10, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Apr 5, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

10. Jan 13, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed peeling paint on the walls located behind the 2 compartment and 3 compartment sinks in the food prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and make the wall surface smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the walls under the 3 compartment sink with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Feb 7, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE DISINFECTANT USED VIREX ll 256 PER THE REFERENCE SHEET NOT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THATS RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the kitchen 2 compartment sink at the lower pipe, instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the vent pipes above the hood in the kitchen cooking area instructed to remove and reseal/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Apr 12, 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: Observed broken tile on floor around floor drain of 2nd floor girls washroom. Work order for repairs was presented.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Valve handle on 2nd floor mop sink broken. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in closet of pre-k classroom 103 to provide for inspection aisles, pest monitoring and cleaning. Organize and maintain at all times.

13. Feb 23, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

14. Jan 15, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Jan 8, 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 the north side parking lot entrance door not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap at the bottom corner of said door. Instructed to make door rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 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: Observed an open wall and coving in poor repair in the teacher's washroom located in the teacher's lounge. Instructed to repair and maintain.

16. May 12, 2015 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 some dust on the window fan in the kitchen; clean to remove dust observed. Some cracked paint above a storage cart and table in kitchen; remove/repaint. Some cracked and peeling paint on the hallway walls throughout the building; remove and repaint where needed.

17. May 6, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report # 1459231 dated april 29th, 2014 not corrected: "found no sanitary drying devices in the 2nd floor boys and girls washrooms. Instructed to install a sanitary drying device (paper towels or air drying system) and to maintain. Found the sanitary air dryer in the modular building's women's washroom not in working order. Instructed to repair or install a new sanitary drying device and to maintain." facility repaired modular building's air drying device but did not correct 2nd floor boys and girls washrooms. Facility stated that teachers are to provide paper towels for students but upon inspection 2 seperate teachers and classrooms used the washrooms with no paper towels entering washroom and no used paper towels could be found in trash cans after they were done. Facility corrected during inspection by placing paper towels in the washrooms. Critical cita

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found toilet room attached to lunchroom with no self closing device on the door. Instructed to install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 sinks on the second floor, one in the girls toilet room and one in the boys toilet room, that did not work. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found a urinal in the second floor boys toilet room that was leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found the washbowl handsink in the basement singular faculty toilet room with very low water pressure. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter in basement making areas inaccessible and difficult to clean. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store at least six inches off the floor and away from the wall to help prevent pest harborage.

18. Apr 29, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Found no sanitary drying devices in the 2nd floor boys and girls washrooms. Instructed to install a sanitary drying device (paper towels or air drying system) and to maintain. Found the sanitary air dryer in the modular building's women's washroom not in working order. Instructed to repair or install a new sanitary drying device and to maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation #38 from report # 1321715 dated 02/05/2013 not corrected: "correct the following plumbing violation: leaking from pipe under one handsink girls washroom on second floor." instructed to repair and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found toilet room attached to lunchroom with no self closing device on the door. Instructed to install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 sinks on the second floor, one in the girls toilet room and one in the boys toilet room, that did not work. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found a urinal in the second floor boys toilet room that was leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found the washbowl handsink in the basement singular faculty toilet room with very low water pressure. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter in basement making areas inaccessible and difficult to clean. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store at least six inches off the floor and away from the wall to help prevent pest harborage.

19. Feb 5, 2013 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: Loose rubber gaskets at three door refrigerator need repair (on order per lunchroom manager).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace cracked floor tile in teachers lunchroom where needed.

    • 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 peeling paint from the following areas and repaint: ceilings and hallways where needed, basement boys washroom walls and wallbase, cracked paint on ceiling of teachers lunchroom and basement gameroom walls. Seal holes around all pipes under all sinks in washrooms where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Correct the following plumbing violations: leaking from pipe under one handsink girls washroom on second floor, repair one urinal in boys washroom in basement (part has been ordered), one toilet in boys washroom in basement appears to be clogged; unclog.

20. Dec 1, 2011 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. THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.

    • 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. WALLS IN THE LUNCH ROOM, PREP AREA AND HALLWAYS HAVE PEELING PAITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE OLD PAINT AND PAINT SAME.

    • 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. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

21. Mar 11, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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. WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, LUNCHROOM AND HALLS HAVE PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE OLD PAINT AND PAINT SAME.

    • 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. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BOILER ROOM, PUMP ROOM, FAN ROOM AND IN THE GAS METER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

22. Mar 3, 2011 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE TWO EAST DOORS IN THE MOBILE UNIT BY THE PRE-K CLASSROOM HAS A ONE FOUFTH INCH GAP NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROFFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 HOOOO63639 11 COURT DATE 04/14/2011 AT 9:00AM ROOM 112 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance TWO DUMPSTERS HAVE BROKEN COVERS AND PART OF THE COVERS ARE GONE. SOME OF THE OTHER DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 HOOOO63639 11 SEE ABOVE FOR INFO.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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 FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE BOILER ROOM, FOOD STORE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES AND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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. WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE LUNCH ROOM, HALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE OLD PAINT AND PAINT SAME.

    • 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. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BOILER ROOM.PUMP ROOM,FAN ROOM AND IN GAS METER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

23. Jun 15, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk around wash bowls in toilet rooms through out as needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive ice from milk reach-in cooler in dining area across from kitchen.

    • 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 boiler room and under/around all heavy equipments.

    • 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 peeling paint and paint walls in 1st fl. Mop sink area, in basement children's play area, in toilet rooms and throught out as needed. Must repair damaged wall lower area by the wash bowl in the staff's toilet room in the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working ventillation in all toilet rooms. Must fix the leak at the pipe under the right water fountain in the basement out side the boy's toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove any/all unnecessary articles, eliminate clutter and organize all others in storage areas in the basement boiler area.