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Melville Fuller Elementary

4214 S St Lawrence (600E), Chicago, IL 60653

School ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Feb 3, 2025

Melville Fuller Elementary was last inspected on February 3, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

February 3, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few of the reach in coolers and freezer need some cleaning inside to remove spills. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling and wall of the girls washroom on the second floor; instructed to remove peeling paint.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water temperature in boy's restroom @ 93.3f - 95.3f on floors 2 and 3. No restrooms available for students on first floor.). Instructed must provide minimum temperature of 100f at all washbowls sinks in all restrooms at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle in disrepair on handsink in kitchen. Hot water does not turn off (constantly dripping). Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle in disrepair at washbowl sink in employee restroom (handle spins all the way around). Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at wash bowl sinks in all restrooms (employee and student restrooms). Hot water temperature at washbowl sinks ranging from 77.1f-78.4f. Must provide minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all wash bowl sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle in disrepair on handsink in kitchen. Hot water does not turn off (constantly dripping). Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a 1/4" gap under the left door of door #7. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 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 some student washrooms with no hand soap for hand washing; instructed to provide and maintain at once. Serious violation 7-38-030. No citation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling above the urinals in the boys washroom on the second floor in poor repair; repair ceiling due to water damage.

  10. 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: Remove peeling paint on ceiling in girls second floor washroom. Seal openings around pipe fittings above urinals in boys third floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking right faucet on 3-compartment sink in kitchen. Adjust timed faucet on sink in women teacher second floor washroom(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet).

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corner areas around kitchen equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found low hot water pressure at the handsink in the washroom of classroom 105; must increase the hot wate pressure and repair soap dispenser.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: No ventilation in girls 1st fl bathroom, instructed to provide.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under dishmachine and behind heavy equipment in kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reattach loose wall coving on wall base next to toilet in room 107 (classroom washroom).

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in pre-k classroom toilet room in poor repair. Appears to have water damage to tiles around toiletbowl. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pre-k toilet room in need of cleaning to remove foul odor. Must correct and maintain at all times.

  15. 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: Remove ice build up from interior of milk coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of washbowls in 2nd floor girls washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in prep area. Must also detail clean floors in 2nd floor girls washroom.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost milk cooler in kitchen to remove ice buildup. Repair screens in poor repair in lunchroom. Provide screens for windows as needed in pre-k classroom, teachers lounge, dry storage room and or keep windows closed. Remove milk crates being used to store items in dry storage room and provide adequate shelving/racks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean fan guards inside refrigeration units in lunchroom and clean window ledges throughout pre-k classroom 107, lunchroom, and teachers lounge to remove dust, dirt, debris.

    • 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. FLOOR BEHIND LARGE OVEN AND ALONG WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DARK BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE MILK STAIN/SPLATTERS AT CEILING TILES ABOVE LUNCHROOM TABLES AND OR REPLACE SAME. HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON TOP OF VENTILATION HOOD/PIPING, CEILING, CONDUITS ABOVE LARGE OVEN, AND AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace light bulb inside last upright refrigeration unit in lunchroom next to storage closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair one of ten toilets inside girls toilet room on 1st. Floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove unused toaster oven from pre-k classroom 107 to prevent pest harborage.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS i.e. PIPES SMOKE SENSORS ETC. CHANGE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN OR DETAIL CLEAN SAME, AND ALL CEILING TILES THRIUGHOUT SCHOOL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: REPAIR ALL LEAKS AT FAUCETS i.e. FAUCET AT MOP SINK 1ST FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken thermometer in rear upright freezer.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.