Washington Irving School was last inspected on September 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
September 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with out hair restraint. Instructed to provide while in food prep area and maintain. Food handler put on hair restraint at this time.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed sheet trays and containera not inverted during storage. Instructed to invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the floor drains through out to remove organic matter and prevent possible breeding source for pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and damaged drywall ceiling above the prep table behind the service line and in the food prep area above the walk-in cooler and freezer. Management instructed to scrape and repaint affected areas. Observed several broken floor tiles in the lunch room. Management instructed to replace all broken floor tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present with a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No valid food handler certificates were provided for the food handling employees. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for sanitary products in unisex first floor restrooms. Instructed person in charge to install covered receptacles for sanitary prodcuts and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found the following handwash sinks cold water push buttons with less than 15 seconds of running water time when pushed: the right sink in the main office girls washroom, and the right sink in the cafeteria girls washroom. Instructed must recalibrate washroom handwashing sink cold water push buttons to a minimal 15 seconds running water time when pushed and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found a black, mold-like build up on the plastic shelves inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt and debris build up in all floor drains throughout the kitchen. Instructed to detail clean all drains and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light inside the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace light and provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink on serving line.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for storage and provide shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from lower shelves of hot & cold holding units.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles at all hand sinks in toilet rooms to stay on longer for hand washing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling tile near walk ins,stained ceiling tle in pre-k room 101.walk in cooler flooring in poor repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor trout in front of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in pre-k 101 above hand sink and ceiling in lunch room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must discontinue using milk crates as storage racks in the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide the proper racks for food and equipment storage and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair broken lower door frame around the walk in freezer in the prep area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean paper and debris from floors in kitchen staff's toilet rooms. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of reach in cooers at the bottom. Correct and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor under dishmachine in need of detail cleaning. Floors in storage room in need of cleaning under the shelves. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Fans in reach in coolers in need of cleaninig to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Stopper at 1st compartment of the 3 compartment sink is slowly leaking. Must correct and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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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: Front door not rodent proofed. 1st set of doors on the left. Right hand side not rodent proofed. Correct and maintain.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: No hot water in the boys and girls washroom on the first floor. Instructed to correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of reach in cooers at the bottom. Correct and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor under dishmachine in need of detail cleaning. Floors in storage room in need of cleaning under the shelves. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Fans in reach in coolers in need of cleaninig to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Stopper at 1st compartment of the 3 compartment sink is slowly leaking. Must correct and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found the can opener in the prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains under the 3-compartment sink and in the prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found the vents in the prep and girls/boys toilet room (by the gym) with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the following plumbing issues: -the right faucet on the 3-compartment sink is loose causing it to leak at the base. -the girls toilet room (by the gym) left wash bowl has no running water. -the first 2 washbowls in the girls 2nd/3rd fl. Toilet rooms does not stay on long enough for proper hand washing. -the boys 3rd fl washbowl does not stay on long enough for proper hand washing. Instructed to fix all plumbing issues. Maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the hot water handle in the 1st floor girl's washroom. Repair the toilet in rm. 102.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in freezer along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace/provide and maintain light shields inside wif.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean all kitchen floor drains under sinks and by unused dishmachine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must correct the following plumbing violation: repair leaking sink in boys washroom on second floor. (two sinks in each washroom)
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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. PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON KITCHEN CEILING NEAR WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (BEHIND STOVES, UNDER DISHMACHINE).
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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. RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ONE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM ON THIRD FLOOR. (TWO SINKS IN WASHROOM)
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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. MUST PAINT CEILING IN BOYS WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR (A LEAK WAS REPAIRED THERE AND AREA HAS BEEN PLASTERED). SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES IN WALL OF KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UTILITY SINK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Tomato sauce stored in aluminum gallon measure was moved to a non-reactive container.
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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. Repair or replace the damaged tiles around the tilt skillet floor drain. Clean and maintain the rusty floor in the walk in cooler. Maintain the floors clean around the mop area in the cafeteria.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.