Pass

Eugene Field

7019 N Ashland AVE, Chicago, IL 60626

School ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 29, 2026

Eugene Field was last inspected on January 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

January 29, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found wall in poor repair by 3 compartment sink(chipping paint).must repair.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cover is required at receptacle inside the women's staff washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a cracked/broken glass sneeze guard on the service line steam table. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty tabletop can opener. Instructed to clean after each use.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Chipping and peeling paint on walls throughout the adult men's washroom next to the kitchen. Instructed to remove peeling paint.----must not use cardboard as floor guard under the leg of the kitchen prep table.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted cracks on walls at the main entrance of the ashland street. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the second dinning room used for storage. Instructed to clean, organize and maintain to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to store washcloths in a sanitizing solution,maintain clean and proper sanitizer concentration

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed black milk crates used for shelves inside the dry food storage,instructed to remove crate and provide raised shelves

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler dripping water onto floor ,instructed to repair unit.do not store food boxes and cartons of milk under the condenser unit.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: A self drainboard is needed at warewashing sinks in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris on floor behind the west shelf, behind the stoves, and behind the shelf at lunch room. Clean and maintain. Stagnate water on floor inside the dry storage room, instructed to keep floor dry and repair issue. Peeling paint on ceiling at unused "lunch room" were locked reach-in cooler and freezer are stored. Also a large hole on wall under the third window (east) at lunch room (between first and second tables) surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 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: Holes on ceiling tiles around pipes. Ceiling tiles not properly installed,observed hanging frames,and ceiling tiles bubbled above the stoves and three compartment sink.eventhough peeling paint was removed from behind three compartment sink top bottom part(wash compartment)not cleanable,rough surface.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Burnt light bulb inside the mop sink across from the kitchen in basement.need to provide. Replace broken light shield in the kitchen in front of used oven. Debris and spillage on light shield in the kitchen and lunch room,need to replace broken shield and clean the rest

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot water provided at boys washroom in basement area,across from kitchen. Provide hot water at said washroom. Other washroooms hot water provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Now that the snow is mostly melted,remove bottles,bags,empty juice cartoons and other items from ground under and around garbage area.keep area clean at all times.

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage.observed excess peeling paints on ceiling and wall above and behind the shelves which can foods,bottlesand other food boxes are stored.excess debris from wall and ceiling on top food cans, and other food containers,even though a blue plastic is above the mentioned food.instructed to remove peeling paint/repaint,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface,or relocate food shelves. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink not maintained.once water is released from compartment or faucet is turned on, the other compartments backs up(food particles).instructed to repair cause. Serious violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken,bubbled and elevated plastic floor tiles in the kitchen in front of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Also broken floor tiles by the manager desk in serving area.replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and non absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Window fan and pipes above stoves with dust build-up. Wall by the windows with excess dust/grease and spider webs,instructed to clean and maintain.holes on ceiling tiles around pipes. Ceiling tiles not properly installed,observed hanging frames,and ceiling tiles bubbled above the stoves and three compartment sink. Peeling paint behind three compartment sink top bottom part(wash compartment),need to repair,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Burnt light bulb inside the walk-in cooler also inside the mop sink across from the kitchen in basement.need to provide. Replace broken light shield in the kitchen in front of used oven. Debris and spillage on light shield in the kitchen and lunch room,need to replace broken shield and clean the rest.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot water provided at boys washroom in basement area,across from kitchen. Provide hot water at said washroom. Other washroooms hot water provided.

  10. 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: Floor in faculty restroom in basement has holes.instructed engineer to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint at 1st floor boys restroom.instrycted to repair. Noted ceiling in kitchen with peeling paint.instructed to repair. Noted missing ceiling panels in kitchen.instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted burnt out lightbulb in basement janitors closet.instructed engineer to replace bulb.

  11. 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 dirty floors in all janitor's closet, bsmt, 1st, and 2nd floors. Instructed to clean. Sanitize 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: Observed peeling paint on the following walls; boys and teachers toilet room (bsmt); same teachers toilet room has large hole in wall. Also missing vent cover in boys toilet room on 2nd fl. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lights in the following areas; 1st fl janitor closet, 1st fl girls and boys toilet rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Increase all timed hand sinks in student toilet rooms to 15 seconds, per city code, loose faucet on hand sink in boys toilet room on 1st floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  12. 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: Outside door by the engineer storage hallway with broken winter strip.instructed to replace rubber strip. Presently no evidence of rodent / insects on premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken plastic floor tiles in prep area,in front of walk-in cooler.instructed to repair/ replace with a smooth cleanable and non -absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: We observed peeling paint on wall between the three compartment sink and exposed hand sink,under the ledge of window by the walk-in cooler and above the three compartment sink. Peeling paint on walls across the engineer office,east walls;second floor hallway peeling paint is dangling from ceiling,from room #204-207.instructed to remove peeling paint. Provide smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface to all mentioned areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water pipe under the sanitize compartment of the tree compartment sink is leaking,instructed to repair.

  13. 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: Found floors not clean at boiler areas.(must be swept and mopped)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found ice buildup inside of walk in freezers.(condenser units)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found mops and brooms not stored properly.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove encrusted food from inside the microwave at teacher's lounge room # 201.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair floor under the three compartment sink,by the grease trap

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Sweep floor under the staircase in boiler room/engineer lounge room, remove paper(dunkin donuts bag),debris and other food items.

    • 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 remove peeling paint,paint and maintain inside girls washroom and by boys washroom, first floor. Remove peeling paint, paint and maintain second floor staircase by room #201-#203- and walls by room #201-#202 remove peeling paint,paint and maintain wall between main door and secondary door at door#4

    • 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 throughout and crumbled brick wall(east side) inside the staff/loung room in basement area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide missing light shield in teacher's lounge,room 201.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional hot water flow is needed at exposed hand sink(hot water is just dripping when water handle is turned on) in staff lounge room,basement area,also said sink is slowly draining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional water flow is needed at fountain by room #204

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature. Found 70 cartons of milk 8 ounce each in two different milk cooler at temp of: 46.5f to 49.7f.milk discarded and denatured.pounds - value 16. Both coolers maintained temp of 37.8f.critical violation: 7-38-005(b1)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No soap provided at boy's washroom at second floor, also at girls washroom one soap dispenser was empty.soap was provided upon my request.critical violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair or remove broken milk cooler at south lunch room.

    • 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 remove peeling paint inside the food storage,in basement, remove peeling paint from on top the window ledge by the milk cooler.remove peeling paint on wall by the staircase at exit #5 and #6.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace or seal light shield in main dining area,hole on them.replace dead light bulb at said area.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 6-3-2011. #35- paint peeling on walls in halls in basement and on ceiling in same area. No work order provided at present time. Serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label and datefood products(ready to eat food products).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional threshold is needed under the door of trailer which is used only for non-food storage

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Sweep floor under the staircase north-east side next to door #1(hallway)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reline light shield to frame(opened space)in the kitchen above and by the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional water flow is needed at drinking fountains,first and second floor north side.

  18. 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST IN FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES LOCKERS IN KITCHEN.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPEN CEILING TILE IN NORTH SIDE CAFETERIA,AND PAINT PEELING ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,HALLS IN BASEMENT,AND ON CEILING IN SAME AREA.

  19. 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND REFRGERATOR IN NORTH CAFETERIA WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT MEASURED AIR TEMPERATURE, 53.9 DEGREES F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST A SIGN STATING SAME. REPAIR BROKEN LOCK OF LEFT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN SOUTH CAFTERIA.

    • 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. FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND IN FRONT OF DUMPSTER OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ENTIRE AREA.

    • 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SOUTH CAFETERIA WALLS AT TABLE LEVEL AND REPAINT. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN RIGHT CORNER OF FOOD PREP AREA, LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • 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. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN BOILER ROOM. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION OR REMOVE THREADS TO PREVENT HOSE.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving in kitchen prep area, and 2nd lunch room need detailed cleaning.

    • 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.floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving in prep area, lunch room need cleaning.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged ceiling tiles in 2nd floor classrooms shall be replaced.peeling paint on walls, ceiling in library/computer room shall be repair, classrooms that had peeling paint in 1st. floor, 2nd floor shall be repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.missing light shields in teachers lounge, office bathroom, storage room shall be provided.light shield in classrooms need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.must provide self closing mechainism to office bathroom door.

    • 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in classrooms need cleaning.

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