Farnsworth School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 16, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster receptacles with lids unable to close. Instructed manager to ensure all lids are closed and tight fitting on outside dumpster receptacles. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Mar 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Jan 25, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink in the kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to install a washable splashguard to prevent contamination and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep surfaces in kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

4. Feb 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed right hand sink in 2nd floor girls room with hot water measured at 76 f. Instructed manager to ensure hot water at all hand washing sinks has a minimum temperature of 100 f.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Mar 24, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Apr 6, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Feb 28, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jan 23, 2020 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2356372 DATED:01/09/2020 51 5-205.15: System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METERED FAUCET IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS HAND WASHING SINK (RIGHT SIDE) AND FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR. REQUIREMENT THAT METERED FAUCET STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED. - May 21, 2019 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found section of ceiling in 2nd floor boys wash room water stained.instructed to repair to smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Upgraded to violation #59.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Jan 17, 2020 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2356372 DATED:01/09/2020 51 5-205.15: System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METERED FAUCET IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS HAND WASHING SINK (RIGHT SIDE) AND FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR. REQUIREMENT THAT METERED FAUCET STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED. - May 21, 2019 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED. (ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE).

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found section of ceiling in 2nd floor boys wash room water stained.instructed to repair to smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Upgraded to violation #59.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

10. Jan 9, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace worned out green colored cutting board showed manager and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interior surfaces of milk coolers to remove dried up spills and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found section of ceiling in 2nd floor boys wash room water stained.instructed to repair to smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2268274 DATED:02/21/2019 51 5-205.15: System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METERED FAUCET IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS HAND WASHING SINK (RIGHT SIDE) AND FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR. REQUIREMENT THAT METERED FAUCET STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED. - May 21, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 1/16/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Feb 21, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of (2) microwave oven with dried food accumulation and inside refrigerator in second floor teachers's lounge to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair metered faucet in second floor girls handwashing sink (right side) and faucet at handsink inside teacher's washroom first floor. Requirement that metered faucet stay active for at least 15 seconds before needing to be reactivated.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable lightbulb inside 2 door reach-in cooler (left side) in prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Jan 22, 2018 Pass

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    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean and sanitize students water fountains throughout the main building and outside modular 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: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles in outside modular pre-k classroom#117 and remove dusts accumulations from ceiling vents inside students toilet rooms and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets, at the boys and girls toilet rooms located at the 1st,2nd flrs (south-end) of building,the water not staying on without holding the handles(15 seconds).Instructed to repair plumbing faucets (engineer is made aware)and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometer inside the refrigerator located in the outside modular pre-k classroom#115.Instructed to provide and maintain a visible thermometer for refrigerator.

13. Feb 23, 2017 Pass

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    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: Instructed to clean and maintain outside area by garbage dumpster with some dirt and dried leaves accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize storage area. Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. Must use proper raised shelves, no milk crates.

14. May 13, 2016 Pass

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    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 stained ceiling tiles in the modular unit, room 117. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the women's teachers timed restroom faucet not staying on long enough. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so faucet stays on for 15 seconds.

15. Feb 6, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused computer stored on floor by the west wall,under the table in room 117.instructed to remove for better housekeeping. Display / holding cooler at second floor hallway by the staircase and classrooms,in public view.unit is unlocked and unattended. No key provided at present time.instructed to provide a key to lock said unit or remove food.unit must be locked for food protection.unit tagged"held for inspection" do not use.

16. Jan 30, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused computer stored on floor by the west wall,under the table in room 117.instructed to remove for better housekeeping. Display / holding cooler at second floor hallway by the staircase and classrooms,in public view.unit is unlocked and unattended. No key provided at present time.instructed to provide a key to lock said unit or remove food.unit must be locked for food protection.unit tagged"held for inspection" do not use.

17. Jan 23, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage.four case of milk and three cases of apple slice stored inside the display / holding cooler at second floor hallway by the staircase and classrooms,in public view.unit is unlocked and unattended. No key provided at present time.instructed to provide a key to lock said unit or remove food.unit must be locked for food protection. Found fresh produce(banana,pears,oranges),also hamburger buns stored between the main door and secondary door,public view.door is used for enter and exit the building.food must be protected during storage,or relocated said food. Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 5- 7-14,report #1424244 #40- no thermometer inside coolers at both pre-k rooms #116 and #117. Instructed manager to provide and make visible thermometers for said coolers found today same violation. Thermometers provided upon my requests presently maintaining 38f serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused computer stored on floor by the west wall,under the table in room 117.instructed to remove for better housekeeping

18. May 7, 2014 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: Observed litter on floor in mop sink room behind pre-k room 117. Instructed manager to clean floor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to calibrate push buttons at washrooms handwashbowls to a minimal of 15 seconds constant water running time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No therometers inside coolers at both pre-k rooms #116 and #117. Instructed manager to provide and make visible therometers for said coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed both pre-k rooms #116 and #117 storage rooms cluttered (plastic containers on floor, items on floor). Instructed manager to elevate all items 6" off floor, must be able to clean floor under and around all items throughout storage rooms to prevent potential pest harborage.

19. Apr 16, 2013 Pass

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    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: Instructed to repair broken, cracked wall above/corner door leading to food prep area.----------must remove peeling paint and repair ceiling around pipes above storage racks (next to manager's desks) at rear prep area.

20. Apr 5, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot or warm running water available for student and teacher's washrooms (cold water temperature of 50.9f} throughout main building with the exception of food prep area. Instructed to repair/provide hot running water at all times. Serious citation issued 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: Instructed to repair broken, cracked wall above/corner door leading to food prep area.----------must remove peeling paint and repair ceiling around pipes above storage racks (next to manager's desks) at rear prep area.

21. Apr 17, 2012 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: Wall by kitchen door frame had peeling plaster/paint, shall be repaired/sealed., damaged ceiling tiles in classroom #201(2nd floor), shall be replaced, damaged ceiling tiles in classroom in annex building, shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in annex building (girls bathroom), shall be provided, light shields in annex building need cleaning.

22. Sep 9, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

23. Sep 2, 2011 Fail

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    5 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/observed brand new exterior doors not rodent and insect proofed, doors had gaps on bottom and sides of doors ranging from 1/4inch gaps to 1/2inch gaps.No citation issued due to school not operating at this time of office/supervisors assignment on 9/02/2011.(Supervisor B. Turkaly notified of above situation).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: found top convection oven in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, not working, shall be repair/replaced.

    • 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 ceilings, walls in rooms #102, #107, shall be repair/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lights in 2nd floor classrooms that were not working/ in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in 2nd floor hallways, and annex building not clean need detailed cleaning.

24. Mar 16, 2011 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: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving need cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in storage areas need cleaning. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • 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 2nd floor classrooms, hallways shall be repair/replaced.Peeling paint on walls, ceiling in 2nd floor classrooms, hallways, and stair case, shall be repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning.

25. Mar 10, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food not meeting proper temperature inside the blue ice cooler on the floor by the storage room to be delivered in module building. Yogurt at 54.3f, 54.2f, 56.1f. Instructed manager the potentially hazardous food must maintain a temperature of 40f or less during storage. Instructed to put ice on the cooler to maintain a proper temperature and put the ice cooler inside the cooler ,not on the floor at not room temperature,if yougurt and milk are to be delivered on ice cooler in module bldg. Manager discarded the said product worth $4.00 and 80 oz total. Citation issued critical 7-38-005a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago sanitation certicate posted. Posted sanitation certificate posted was only a duplicate copy. Instructed manager that original copy of the sanitation certificate has to be posted on premises. Citation issued seriou 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: One of the hot handle of the washbowl sink in girl's wasroom,ist floor(2nd/middle washbowlbowl sink), not in good repair. Must repair 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: Peeling paint on the ceiling of the teacher's washroom, 2nd floor. Must remove/ scrape peeling paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb in the ist floor teacher's washroom. Must replace bulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter inside the men's washroom(teacher),bulletin board, vaccum cleaner, pieces of woods, etc. Instructed to remove and store items/articles in proper place.