Pass

Mount Greenwood Elementary

10841 S Homan (3400W), Chicago, IL 60655

School ZIP 60655 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Sep 10, 2026

Mount Greenwood Elementary was last inspected on September 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 10, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the drains in front of the walk in coolers and freezers dirty. Must clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage located in the staff toilet room in the annex building. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in freezer unit near the exit door in the kitchen area not working with door open. Instructed that any non used equipment must be removed. In the case of the freezer unit it ***must be repaired and in good operatiing conditions*** as a means of maintaining proper and safe food practices.

      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 the floor drains throughout the rear food prep area and front food service area with a build of dirt and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      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 a leak at the sink at the far end of the lunch room by the exit with the double doors... Also observed the right cold water faucet broken in the girls toilet room locatedat the end of the hall between room 102 and 104 and the left hot water faucet needs proper adjusting... Observed the staff toilet room right next to the girls toilet room with a leaking hot water knob... Also observed in the boys toilet room by room 103 the left sink leaking in need of repair... The boys toilet room by room 116 hot water knob leaking... Instructed to repair and maintain all areas in good working condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the staff toilet room right next to the girls toilet room in need of a trash receptacle with a lid. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a large opening behind the toilet in room 101. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. 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 several door gaskets on reach in cooler doors and walk in freezer doors that are in need of replacing or correcting. Ice build up on walk in freezer doors. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      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 leak at handsink at rear prep line, observed slow running water at handsink in dishwashing area. Instructed to correct and maintain all plumbing with no dripping, and hot flowing water at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in need of detail cleaning under and around 3 comp sink and 1 comp sink area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Timed faucets not functioning properly in staff first floor north washroom, girls first and second floor north washrooms in main building. Instructed manager to repair. Faucets must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed left sink not operable in girls washroom near dining area. Instructed manager to repair.

      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 waste receptacle in north staff washroom in maint building. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in need of cleaning under sinks in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle kitchen staff, teacher staff, and girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls and ceilings in auditorium, girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle kitchen staff, teacher staff, and girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front lids missing on outside dumpster. Instructed manager to replace missing lids and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls and ceilings in auditorium, girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 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 hand washing sinks auditorium washrooms, first floor girls washroom near auditiorium 78.4f, second floor girls washrooms (78.6f-84.6f), second floor boys washroom near janitor closet 241 (76.1f). Instructed manager to provide 100f-120f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle staff and girls washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front lids missing on outside dumpster. Instructed manager to replace missing lids and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in auditorium washrooms. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light in left walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed push botton cover missing above toilet sensor in men lunchroom staff washroom. Instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at right sink in boys first floor washroom and left sink in boys second floor washroom. Instructed manager to repair faucets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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 the floor drain at the dish machine 1 compartment sink not clean, instructed to clean.

    • 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 with peeling paint girls rest room 1st floor north, instructed to remove peeling paint and reseal.also replace missing ceiling tiles in the lunchroom sreving line east side.

  11. 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: Wall behind utility sink in 1st floor storage room (old building) in poor repair. (crumbling surface and peeling paint). Instd to repair same so as to be a smooth even, easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate timed faucets at handsinks in 2nd floor north girls toilet room (old building). Instd to repair and provide 20 seconds of running water under city pressure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet requirements.

  12. 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: Clean floor drains under 3-compartment and scrape sink in kitchen and dump sink in lunchroom. Clean floors behind ovens in kitchen(dust buildup).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal opening behind toilet in boys second floor washroom near room 203.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair timed faucets on sinks in girls second floor washroom near room 202 and boys first floor washroom near room 111.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock, water, and pop, off floor in electrical room 120.

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted, nor a manager on site while handling/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Dairy, pasta, chicken nuggets, etc.) instructed to have both on site at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the loose, hanging knob on the hand dryer (closest to the sinks) in the boys toilet room next to rm. 103.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide adequate lighting to the boys toilet room next to rm. 103.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to open the faucets up so that they stay on long enough for adequate hand washing on the following sinks: the cold water faucet on the left (when facing the sink) in the girls toilet room across from rm. 102. Both faucets on the washbowl (closest to the wall) in the boys toilet room next to rm. 103.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to hang all mops up to dry when not in use.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 following washbowls and maintain: in girls toilet room 1st fl (right), across from room 110; girls 2nd fl (right washbowl) across from room 208 and boys (left) across from room 203.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase and maintain the hot water pressure at the right washbowl in the girls toilet room across from room 203.

  15. 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: Girls restroom north side old building ceiling and wall needs repair water damaged from 2nd. Floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light out in rear walk-in cooler, freezer,front up right cooler, and front hot holding unit need to replace. Need to clean inside light shields outside recycling room 121a, and mechanical room 121g.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Teachers restroom north side old building hand sink push handles don't stay on (min 15 sec.) need to repair/replace push type handle.

  16. 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: 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. WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST INCCREASE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  18. 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: 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. GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR TOILET LEAKS, ANOTHER TOILET IS CONSTANTLY RUNNING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  19. 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: Salad bar improperly stored in hallway. Instd to store in designated area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Attached drainboard missing from 3-compartment sink (uses multi-use trays). Instd to provide same. Provide splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and 3-compartment sink. Teachers toilet room faucet in poor repair. Instd to repair same so as to have continuous supply of water without constant pressure of hand on faucet. Repair back flow devices on utility sinks, leaking.

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