Pass

Grimes Elementary

4918 W 64th ST, Chicago, IL 60638

School ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 10, 2026

Grimes Elementary was last inspected on September 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 10, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in front dry storage area.instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2563170 on 9-2-22:53-missing covers for receptacles in all female staff and student toilet rooms. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks in students toilet rooms. Instd to obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was accepted at an unsafe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper receiving temperatures from delivery that was received during inspection:large cambros of cooked corn at 95.0f and cooked sausage at 115.0f. , hummus at 54.0f and cold bean salad at 54.2f all was discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 50lbs $100 value. Instd pic to verify all temperatures (135f or above for hot foods, 41f or below for cold foods) prior to receiving and reject all foods at improper temperatures. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 12)

      Food received at proper temperature

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing covers for receptacles in all female staff and student toilet rooms. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Missing trash receptacle at handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide and maintain. A receptacle shall be provided in each area of premises where refuse is generated or commonly discarded

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing disinfectant listed on procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. 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: Live small flies (over 15) noted in janitors closet in main building. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommend to contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive debris noted in utility sink located in closet in main building. Instd to clean and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 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 under and around all shelves and reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must correct and maintain

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No hot water in boys and girls washroom to properly wash hands. Must install hot water and maintain at all times. 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: Floors under and around all shelves and reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must correct and maintain

  14. 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: Observed the pre-k freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost/clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handle in the pre-k classroom restroom in poor repair, instructed to repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the pre-k classroom cooler, instructed to provide.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violation written on report #1321345 dated january 15, 2013 not corrected and/or maintained. #38-portable handsink in prep area. Instructed to provide exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Instructed to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk around the washbowl (2nd one from the door)in the boys toilet room in the mobile area.

  17. 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: Portable handsink in prep area. Instd to provide exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Hot water faucet and ventilation in unisex student toilet room in mobile in poor repair. Repair same.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDING IN FOOD HOLDING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  19. 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: Ventilation in boys toilet room in mobile unit in poor repair. Repair same.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.