Pass

Phoebe a Hearst Elementary School

4640 S Lamon (4900W), Chicago, IL 60638

School ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 14, 2026

Phoebe a Hearst Elementary School was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed staff restroom in kitchen office area with no covered receptacle. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle in all restrooms for female use for disposal of sanitary products.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspection history

23 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed first floor girls and unisex toilet rooms without covered receptacles. Instructed to provide for all toilet rooms where needed.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling weather strip on side of exterior door leading to dumpser area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain all outer openings tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive peeling paint on stairwall walls and ceiling leading down to kitchen area, as well as walls in cafeteria area under windows. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. 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: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at sinks in girls first floor washroom and pre-k 109. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in walk-in feezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Case of yogurt at improper cold holding temeperature of 52.1f in 2 door cooler. Yogurt discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $20 value. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Cooler in use unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures, internal air temperature of 52.8f. Also, condensor excessive leaking causing condensation drainage on entire interior of cooler. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at time. Instd to not use until repaired (41f or below) and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive peeling paint on walls and ceiling in food staff toilet room. Instd to repair and maintain a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. 3-compartment sink slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    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: Observed missing ceiling tiles over rear two door cooler, instructed to replace.

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor violation not corrected from report#1995357 date 3/10/2017 violation #35 peeling paint on walls of lunchroom, correct by date 6/10/2017. Instd. To repair and maintain surfaces. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles around new grease trap @ 1 comp sink, instructrd to replace all missing floor tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles over rear two door cooler, instructed to replace the missing tiles.

  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: Peeling paint on walls and ceiling in lunchroom staff toilet room and teacher staff toilet room 2nd floor. Instd to repair and maintain surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Low water pressure at toilet room handsink in rm 114 and staff toilet rooms 1st floor. Instd to repair same.

  11. 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: Toilet room in managers office out of order. Must correct and maintain

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 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: No pest control logbook on site during inspection. Instructed manager to provide logbook or have access to the book at all times. Door#11 not rodent proofed. 1/2 in opening to the bottom of the door. Must correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or person with certificate on site at time eof inspection. Instructed manager to provide person with certificate and post certificate at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room in managers office out of order. Must correct and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    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: Observed peeling paint lunchroom area west side under the windows, instructed to remove and reseal. Also in the employees restroom ceiling and wall peeling paint above and below the window, instructed to remove and seal.

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 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: Observed the side entrance door to the lunchroom in poor repair, 1/2" gap in the corner od the door, instructed to repair/replace door, also make door tight fitting. Observed no pest control log book avaiable at this time of inspection, instructed to provide.

    • 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 lunchroom area west side under the windows, instructed to remove and reseal. Also in the employees restroom ceiling and wall peeling paint above and below the windows, instructed to remove and reseal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed premises missing 1 food handler certificate, instructed to provide.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk around the right (closest to the urinal)washbowl in the boys toilet room on the 2nd fl (south end).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the floor drain in front of the 3-comp. Sink in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide running water to the left (closest to the wall) washbowl in the boys toilet room across from room 119. Must increase the hot water pressure to the left (closest to the wall) washbowl in the girls toilet room across from room 119. Must provide running water to the right washbowl (closest to the urinal) in the 2nd fl (north end) boys toilet room. Must provide running water to the right washbowl (closest to the urinal) in the 2nd fl (south end) boys toilet room. Maintain all.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found washbowl in employee's toilet room in poor repair, not able to adequately wash hands. Two separate faucets, very low hot water pressure from the hot water faucet and cold water faucet does not stay on. Instructed to fix and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk around the right (closest to the urinal)washbowl in the boys toilet room on the 2nd fl (south end).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the floor drain in front of the 3-comp. Sink in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide running water to the left (closest to the wall) washbowl in the boys toilet room across from room 119. Must increase the hot water pressure to the left (closest to the wall) washbowl in the girls toilet room across from room 119. Must provide running water to the right washbowl (closest to the urinal) in the 2nd fl (north end) boys toilet room. Must provide running water to the right washbowl (closest to the urinal) in the 2nd fl (south end) boys toilet room. Maintain all.

  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: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. 2nd floor boys toilet room faucets (south) in poor repair. Instd to repair same.

  18. 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 equipment in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  19. 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: Pest control logbook incomplete. Missing reciepts for service.(jan, feb, & march. Found 4 doors not rodent proofed. 3 at main enterance and 1 service door in lunchroom. All doors with 1/4 gaps at bottom of doors. Instructed manager to correct and maintain doors at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued outer openings not protected

    • 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 equipment in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  20. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: High temperature dishmachine in poor repair, final rinse temperature of 100f. Instd to provide final rinse of 180f. Unit tagged and instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of gasket in reach-in cooler in poor repair, loose. Repair same. Exterior of grease trap with rust. Instd to paint same with non-toxic paint

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of storage drawers and bottom of steamtables and prep tables need detailed cleaning, free of debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in freezer floor, dry storage room floor and behind coolers not clean. Clean same. Floor drains thru-out not clean, debris. Clean same. Sections of floor in poor repair, uneven surface. Instd to repair same, so as floor to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucets in toilet rooms in poor repair, unable to provide adequate supply of running water under city pressure without constant pressure of hand on faucet. Instd to repair same.

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: High temperature dishmachine in poor repair, final rinse temperature of 100f. Instd to provide final rinse of 180f. Unit tagged and instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Also, unable to use 3-compartment sink on site due to no hot water under city pressure. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure on site. Instd to provide same. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation. Observed premises making own ice being stored on floor in unapproved container and being chipped with unapproved chisel. Instd to provide properly protected ice at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005a serious.

    • 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: Receiving exit door in cafteria not rodent proof, aprrox 1/2 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to rodent proof door so as to be tight fitting and no daylight to be seen. Also noted over 20 mice droppings in storage room. Instd to clean all affected areas and rodent proof door so as to be tight fitting and no daylight to be seen. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of gasket in reach-in cooler in poor repair, loose. Repair same. Exterior of grease trap with rust. Instd to paint same with non-toxic paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of storage drawers and bottom of steamtables and prep tables need detailed cleaning, free of debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in freezer floor, dry storage room floor and behind coolers not clean. Clean same. Floor drains thru-out not clean, debris. Clean same. Sections of floor in poor repair, uneven surface. Instd to repair same, so as floor to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in employees (f00d handlers) toilet room. Provide proper lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Various faucets in toilet rooms in poor repair, unable to provide adequate supply of running water under city pressure without constant pressure of hand on faucet. Instd to repair same.e

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in library storage room. Remove same and organize.

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