Falconer Elementary School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Mar 15, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 10, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Jan 31, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the kitchen 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipping and peeling paint on the ceiling in the boys restroom located on the third floor. Instructed to ensure that ceiling and walls are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light bulb had gone out underneath hooded vent located in the front kitchen area. Light bulb was out in the boys bathroom located on the third floor. Instructed to replace light bulbs and ensure adequate lighting throughout establishment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Obsereved vents underneath the hood above the steamer located in the front kitchen area covered in dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. May 21, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead flies inside light shields in dry storage area. Must remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashind sink push button in room 117 running less than 15 seconds. All handwashing sinks must run for at least 15 seconds. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb above door in walk in cooler. Observed two burned out light bulbs in second floor boy's washroom. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slightly melted light shields in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Nov 18, 2020 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Dec 4, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 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 food service line. Must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. Extension granted

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucets at washroom hand sinks not dispensing water for 15 seconds.instructed engineering to install metering kits for the proper functioning of dispensing of water for 15 seconds.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand sinks in classrooms 113 and 117 with faucet handles removed.instructed management to repair these sinks so they can function properly

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. Nov 13, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 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 food service line. Must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Hot holding units on service without internal thermometers. Manager provided during the inspection.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ware washing machine not being used at this time, not operational. Instructed to repair machine. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and cdph contacted for re-inspection and tag removal.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed overflowing middle urinal in the boys washroom adjacent to the lunchroom. Instructed to repair urinal and use additional urinals in washroom until repaired.----adult toilet leaking onto floor in the washroom adjacent to the lunchroom. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the kindergarten classroom washroom and hallway children's washroom. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 12, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   6 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 paper towel inside the teacher's washroom and boy's washroom first floor. Instructed to provide. Custodian provided the paper towel in both washrooms during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must re caulk along the splash guard of the 3 compt sink. Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance and maintain. Missing cold handle of the faucet of the first washbowl sink in boy's washroom 3rd floor. Must repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor beside the stair first floor north side,with dust and debris 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: Ceiling vent cover in both boy's and girl's washroom first and 2nd floor with heavy dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain. Missing ceiling tiles in teacher's washroom 3rd floor. Must replace and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb above the oven in the hood by the cook line. Must replace and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Leak on the pipe under the 3 compt sink of the first and second sink. Must repair to stop the leak.

10. Oct 4, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Sep 27, 2016 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 approximately 60 mouse droppings in storage room next to multipurpose/ lunch room. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize area. Advised to call pest control for service. Must eliminate, or minimize pest activity. Found the following exterior entry doors with 1/2 inch - 2 inch gaps along the bottom edges: kitchen exterior door (door number 9); hallway exterior door in hallway near kitchen (door number 8); and outside entry door in multipurpose (lunch) room (door number 10). Must make all doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must maintain all. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found damaged coving in the utility room in the kitchen. Must repair/replace. Found damaged/missing baseboard tile along the floor/wall in hallway near door 2. Must seal all cracks or repair damaged baseboards. Must maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found gap around piping to urinals in boy's restroom on the 2nd floor of main building. Must seal gaps to prevent pest entry. Must maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found several items (kids toys; gym supplies) stored on the floor in the storage room in the multi purpose/lunch room. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning.

12. Sep 24, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Sep 22, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No cold running water at the kitchen exposed hand sink. Must provide hot and cold running water. Instructed to convert one compartment prep sink into hand sink until designated exposed hand sink is repaired. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchens staff washroom. Must replace.

14. Nov 14, 2014 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: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath middle and third compartment of 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.---------must replace missing faucet cover at hand sink (left side) inside girls washroom (3rd floor new building).---------must repair low hot water pressure at hand sink inside girls washroom (2nd floor new building building).

15. Sep 5, 2014 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.---------must clean and maintain interior surface of microwave oven in teachers lounge (1st floor new building) with dried food debris to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath middle and third compartment of 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.---------must replace missing faucet cover at hand sink (left side) inside girls washroom (3rd floor new building).---------must repair low hot water pressure at hand sink inside girls washroom (2nd floor new building).

16. Oct 28, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield missing in freezer. Must provide light shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lunch room closets is clutter and article are on floor and against wall. Must remove unnecessary articles from closet and lift all articles six inches off floor and walls to prevent rodents.

17. Oct 24, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in bsmt storage areas and in furnace room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floor that had seepage in bsmt storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceiling outside Gym in 3rd floor, had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, peeling paint in classrooms old building shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Boy's bathroom in 2nd floor, had sink drain pipe in state of disrepair/broken (old building),shall be replaced, 2nd floor classroom sink faucet(new building)had low pressure, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Refigerator in teacher's lounge missing thermometer, must provide thermometer to refrigerator in teacher's lounge.

18. May 24, 2012 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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classrooms(3rd, 2nd floor) of new building, shall be replaced, damaged ceiling tiles in staircase of new building, and connecting section of old building, shall be replaced. Peeling paint in 2nd floor classroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields above kitchen prep table not clean need cleaning, light shields in 3rd floor, 2nd floor classrooms, hallways not clean need detailed cleaning, light shields in front prep area lunch area need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in classrooms, hallways in new building(1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor)not clean need detailed cleaning.

19. Oct 25, 2011 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DAMAGED SOAP DISPENSER IN THE FF AREAS MUST BE REPLACED: GIRL'S WASHROOMS 2ND & 3RD FLR-NEW BLDG AND 2ND FLR -OLD BLDG;

    • 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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BY THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED

    • 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. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH AREA MUST BE REMOVED,REPAINT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. LIGHT FIXTURES IN DISH AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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. NON WORKING FAUCETS IN GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOMS 3RD FLR OLD BLDG MUST BE FIXED

20. Oct 3, 2011 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

21. May 2, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 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: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. FOUND 3 WASHROOMS FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT PAPER TOWEL,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,WASHROOMS IN 2ND FLOOR OLD AND NEW BUILDING(2 ) GIRL'S WASHROOMS AND 3RD FLOOR OLD BUILDING BOY'S WASHROOM;STAFF PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS IN 3 WASHROOMS;INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL IN ALL WASHROOMS ALL THE TIME

    • 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 ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 EXIT DOORS # 3,8 AND 14 TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in 1 employee's washroom; 1 faucet for hot water in boy's washroom 3rd flr new bldg must be repaired; leaking 1 faucet for hot water in boy's washroom 2nd flr old bldg must be fixed

22. Sep 17, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves, sinks and under steam tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in boiler rooms in corner not cleaned. Instructed to remove any excessive water in tunnel debris and detail clean floor under prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in basementboiler room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

23. Sep 14, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

24. Feb 25, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener and stoage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in mechanical room not cleaned. Observred about 5 mice dropping in left corner and clutter. Instructed to detail clean and elevate supplies 6inches or higher.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unncessary articles stored in mechanical room on second floor. Instructed to detail clean area and remove all unused articles.