Pass

Stevenson Middle School (Branch)

4350 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652

School ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 26, 2026

Stevenson Middle School (Branch) was last inspected on August 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit doors ajacent from the kitchen with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must seal to prevent possible entry point for pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at handwash sinks in boy students and staff toilet room, temperature ranging from 72.0f-75.9f. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all times. Priority violation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet seat in disrepair in food staff toilet room. Instd to repair and maintain tight fitting

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Vent above service line with dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing hand washing signage at boys, girls, and staff restrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

      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 receptacles for feminine hygiene products inside of unisex/ staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing cover on receptacles in girls toilet rooms. Instd to provide covers and msintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles in boy students toilet room. Instd to replace tiles and maintain same

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. No Entry

    Recent Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure on site. However must provide all the necessary items . Prority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: No adequate lighting in lunchroom washroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food scoop stored in the 2-door freezer in a bag of ice. Instructed to remove and in-use utensils must be stored properly between uses.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed urinal in girls bathroom on west end of the school not flushing properly, as well as the urinal in the boys bathroom on the west end of the school backing up water and not flushing. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA WITH TRASH OVERFLOWING AND COVERINGS OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED THAT OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES/LIDS MUST BE CLOSED, TIGHT FITTING, AND PEST HARBORAGE PROOF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the prep/dish area not clean, instructed to clean.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease interceptor with rusty surfaces. Instd to remove rust and maintain surface.

  13. 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: Observed the metered faucets in the student restrooms not running for at least 15 seconds. Also observed the waste pipe to the 3 compartment sink under the middle basin leaking. Instructed to adjust and makesure all metered faucets run for at least 15 seconds and repair and maintain all plumbing.

  14. 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: Observed peeling paint over the 3 compartment sink, and in the side computer room, also water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to repair.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found missing floor tiles in the boys toilet room by the cafeteria. Instructed to provide and maintain 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: Found vents and walls in all the students toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain all vents and walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following plumbing issues that must be fix and maintained: no hot water and very low cold water pressure at the (right) wash bowls in the boys/girls toilet rooms by the main office. Missing hot water knob on the left wash bowl in the girls toilet room by the cafeteria.

  16. 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: Repair wall in computer room corner at heating vent, also in this room need to replace water damaged ceiling tiles. Gym/lunchroom dining area clean ceiling vents, remove peeling paint over dining tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 1 light out in gym/dining area need to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to repair push handles at the girls,boys restrooms north side.

  17. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR WALLS AROUND THE NEW ENTRANCE DOOR AT PREP/SERVING AREA.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DOOR JAM AT SIDE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  19. 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: Rusty racks in milk cooler. Repair or replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instd to do so

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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.