Howe Elem

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 4, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2635716 on 4-27-26:38-observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on cardboard boxes and on floor under shelving in dry food storage area, inside cubbies, on floor along walls and corners in room 100, on floor along walls and on shelves in pre-k 105 and 106. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 54-observed outside middle dumpster missing lids and not covered. Instructed manager to replace missing lids and cover all outside dumpsters. Priority 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

2. Apr 27, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on cardboard boxes and on floor under shelving in dry food storage area, inside cubbies, on floor along walls and corners in room 100, on floor along walls and on shelves in pre-k 105 and 106. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at botttom right corner of exit door in room 100. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside middle dumpster missing lids and not covered. Instructed manager to replace missing lids and cover all outside dumpsters. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

3. Feb 27, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter on floors as well as mop heads stored improperly alongside of walk in cooler in prep area. Instructed to store properly, clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE Preparing AND SERVING CHICKEN, MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Mar 20, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall base in lunchroom sitting area behind milk cooler. Instructed to re-attach or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Mar 8, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No signed employee health policies on site for all food and condtional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following toilet rooms without hot water during the time of inspection. Noted women 3rd floor across from #301 handsinks ranging between 55f-58f across from #201 handsinks ranging between 72-77f, men near #205 76f, women 1st floor (near pre-k classrooms) handsinks ranging between 70-76f. Instructed to provide hot water at all handsinks at minimum 100f and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premise during the time of inspection. Noted approximately 8 dropings alongside walk-in cooler in corner, 7 underneath shelving units in office/dry storage and about 12 inside classroom #105 near mini frig and shelving unit, and about 4 in classroom #100 scattered on floor near kitchen play area. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, and sanitize. Must eliminate activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall base in lunchroom sitting area behind milk cooler. Instructed to re-attach or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing and serving tcs foods (dairy, cheese quesadillas, chicken). Instructed to provide at least one valid original sanitiation certificate holder on site while open and operating. Priroity foundation violation. #7-38-012. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Apr 26, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from the floor drain when the 3 compartment sink is drained. Management instructed to repair and maintain so that the floor drain is not backing up with waste water. Priority 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

7. Apr 26, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Mar 28, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boys toilet room lower level missing sink knob and not working (two other sinks working properly with hot water) (waiting on stem part to repair) instructed to repair and maintain. Observed the three compartment sink leaking at the drain pipe of the rinse sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Jun 17, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath 3-compartment sink and behind refrigeration units in kitchen food preparatio area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jan 21, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs in the staff lounge restroom and the staff restroom located in the main office. Instructed to provide hand washing signs.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in the staff lounge washroom. Observed the hand sink to have a slow drain. Instructed manager to repair the hand sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex staff restrooms located in the main office and staff lounge. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

11. Mar 27, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

12. May 11, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

13. Mar 20, 2017 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: Must clean the inside of the milk cooler to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the light brunt out inside the walk in cooler. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

14. Apr 12, 2016 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: Must remove rust from the grease trap at the 3 compartment sink in the kiychen area

15. Apr 5, 2016 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 15 mice droppings on floor along wall base and corners in the fire pump room, located in the pre-k room (100). 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 valid city of chicago sanitation certificated posted or displayed,serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at the 3 compartment sink in the kiychen area

16. Feb 20, 2015 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 floor behind grease receptor at three comp sink in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light dust observed on vent above ovens in kitchen and on wall fan in kitchen; remove dust.

17. Apr 9, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Toilet rooms, exhaust ventilation covers, has build up of dust. Instructed to detail clean all toilet room exhaust vents.

18. Mar 20, 2013 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: Must remove the ice from the floor and clean it in the walkin freezer. Also clean the floor in the walkin cooler has food debris on it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the ice from the wall behind the condenser in the walkin cooler. Some peeling paint on walls inside of utility closets. Must remove and repaint them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the light bulb in the walkin cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in the storeroom gym equipment,bags,cloths, old unused equipment and some books on the floor 1st floor. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

19. May 3, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Apr 18, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED ONE TOP (COVER) ON THE FIRST DUMPSTER IS BROKEN RIPPED AND TORN AND THE SECOND DUMPSTER TWO TOPS(COVERS) ARE ALSO BROKEN RIPPED AND TORN NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO GET NEW COVERS FOR THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THEY WILL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SREIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020. HOOOO75399 17 COURT DATE 06/14/ 2012 AT 01:00PM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN IT LOCATED IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.

    • 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. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE WALKIN IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • 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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE WALKIN COOLER THEY ARE DUSTY.

21. Mar 2, 2011 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED SOME CHIPPED AND BUCKLING PAINT ON HALL WALLS. CORRECT SAME. REPAIR WALLS IN COMPUTER ROOM, MAKING WALLS SMOOTH AND TIGHT FITTING, PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

22. Apr 22, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER