Rowe Elementary School
1424 N Cleaver ST, Chicago, IL 60642
Charter School ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 24, 2026
Rowe Elementary School was last inspected on September 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
September 24, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed white cutting boards stored on speed rack in prep area with dark stains and deep grooves. Instructed to replace to prevent contamination
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: Observed shelving unit on cooking equipment in rear prep in need of cleaning. Instructed to wash rinse and sanitize
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Grease trap under 3-comp sink omitting obnoxious odors and nuisances, and may adversely affect the operation of washing produce and ware washing equipment. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Observed rust on the top and sides of the grease trap. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the exterior of the grease trap.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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 floor drain. Unpleasant odor when draining water from 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must wear hair restraints at all times while preparing food or other activities in the food prep area, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris on the interior contact surface of the 2-door reach-in milk cooler under the stairs. Instructed to maintain.
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 increase timed faucets to a minimum of 15 seconds in the 3rd & 2nd floor boys & girls toilet rooms. Instructed to maintain.
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 remove foul odor coming from floor drain next to the grease trap in the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to maintain.
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: No food service manager onsite with city of chicago food sanitation license or one posted, while tcs foods, chicken patties, milk, etc., are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a food service manager onsite at all times when tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 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: Must clean the interior of the milk reach in cooler in the lunch room to remove spills.
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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 to remove debris and spills in the dining areas. Also floor drains need cleaning in the kitchen.
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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: Walls, doors and fixtures (toilets and sinks)need cleaning in the 2nd floor boys washroom to remove smoke and ash debris.
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot water at the only exposed hand sink in the main prep area where cooking equipment, main prep tables, and dishwashing facilities are located: the hot water temperature reached a maximum of 73f by my thermometer at time of inspection. The above mentioned sink was the only sink in the cafeteria unable to meet the temperature requirements. Engineer was able to turn up the hot water heater to provide a hot water at a temperature of 90f prior to the end of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No soap at the only exposed hand sink in the main prep area where food is prepared, cooked, and dishwashing facilities are located: kitchen staff indicated that they have been instructed to wash hands in the bathrooms. Instructed management that soap and paper towels must be provided at exposed handwashing sinks at all times with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Engineer went to the store to purchase soap and provided soap at the sand sink prior to the end of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The handwashing sink located on the far left in is not functioning in the men's washrooms on the 1st and 3rd floor. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water under city pressure with soap and paper towels at all times.
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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