Pass

Wildwood School

6950 N Hiawatha AVE, Chicago, IL 60646

School ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 25, 2026

Wildwood School was last inspected on February 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 25, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucet not properly functioning at employee's women's washroom. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk items such as pallets and old chairs stored near trash compactor in garbage area. Instructed to remove and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulb in walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at both staff restrooms located next to cafeteria. 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 unused reach in cooler at front service line. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition or remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed trash compactor is broken and bags of garbage piled up throughout garbage area. Instructed to correct and maintain garbage area in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from previous inspection #2571159 dated 2/14/2023. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report dated 1-27-23 inspection #2570324. Found outside dumpster areas not clean. Bags of garbage outside of dumpsters, old cooler, chairs, etc. Priority violation. No citation issued. 7-38-020b. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found sink by seating areas outside of lunchroom not clean. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean. (bags of garbage outside of dumpsters, old cooler,chairs,etc.)priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-020b.must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Clean and maintain dumpster area to deter pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of (2) microwave oven with dried food debris in teacher's lounge (1st floor old building)) to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair (hot) faucet handle (right handsink) continously running in 3rd floor girls washroom - new building.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some litter under and side of garbage compactor. Instructed to clean and maintain outside refuse area enclosure.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of ice build-up on air curtain and door frame interior of walk-in-freezer and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling tiles in dry food storage room to remove splashed food debris and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Upgraded to priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previpous core violation not corrected from report #2232732 dated 11/5/18. #51, 5-204.12- instructed to provide back flow preventer device at mop sink faucet inside mop room (first floor old building). Priority foundation 7-42-090 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of microwave oven and toaster with excessive dried food debris accumulation in teacher's lounge to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device at mop sink faucet inside mop room (first floor old building).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair some metered faucet at hand sink in girl's washroom (1st floor old building). It is a requirement that metered faucet should stay active for at least 15 seconds before needing to be reactivated.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen storage shelving/racks in kitchen storage room not clean, had dust accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in kitchen prep area had gaps by ovens, kitchen storage shelving, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors that had peeling paint/ exposed concrete in storage, and mechanical rooms, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in kitchen storage room that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall in kitchen storage room not cleant had food splattering, shall be cleaned. Walls, ceiling in classrooms in old building that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained, missing ceiling tiles in 3rd floor, and 2nd floor classroom, hallway in new building, shall be repaired/replaced. Bathroom walls in old building, staff bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb in walk in cooler in kitchen prep area, shall be provided. Broken/damaged light shields in old building classrooms, hallways, shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust fans in bathrooms in old building(staff, and students bathrooms)not working in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess debris and clutter in storage rooms, closets 3rd floor, 1st floor, shall be removed to prevent pest harborage. Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed detached gasket on the bottom of the walk in freezer door in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas: behind and under heavy equipment in the kitchen. Mechanical room off kitchen, and computer room off cafeteria dining area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in boys 3rd floor toilet room not clean, unknown materials stuck to ceiling. Instructed to remove, detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets in both girls and boys toilet rooms in the old bldg, on the st floor, not remaining on for 15 seconds. Per city code, all timed faucets must remain on for a minimum of 15 seconds. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Hot running water not provided on exisiting side of building. Instructed to provided hot running water on both sides of buiding at all sinks.

    • 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proof. Instructed to replace woodpanels and install glass in openings to prevent rodent entry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor not maintained on new construction side. Instructed to detail clean floors and apply non-toxic sealant to surface and install covers for all floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls not sealed or maintained on new construct side. Instructed to seal all gaps and holes, paint walls, and install coving along wallbase.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Numerous contruction material through-out inside and outside of premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

  17. 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: Floor along wallbase in classrooms and inside boiler room not clean. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in library has peeling paint through-out. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint surface. Exterior door frames not maintained. Instructed to repair gap and seal between frames.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter through-out hallways and on tip of lockers. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 icnhes off floor in seal containers.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair loose gasket at the 2dr cooler located by rooom 112.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and santize in the interior bottom shelf at the milk cooler to remove milk spills and stains. Also must clean interior of microwave oven to remove food debri.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase water pressure in the girls restroom handsink at 3 of the 4 faucets at the large hand sink located by room 108.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair and adjust the automatic water timer for water to run longer in order to wash hands at the boys hand sink in the boys restroom by room 103.

  19. 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: Noted large holes on wall at the boiler room. Instructed to seal all holes and any other openings to prevent entry points for rodents....also instructed to repair and maintain peeling paint on walls and ceiling at the engineers office.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean vent inside the girls bathroom at the mobile unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, organize or remove unnecessary artilces inside janitors closets and inside storage room at the boiler room to prevent hiding places for rodents

  20. 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: Non food contact surfaces of reach cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, storage cabinet shelving in kitchen need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint in classroom #108(ceiling), shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing, broken light shields in classrooms, shall be replaced, light shields in classrooms need cleaning.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a self closing device on the door of the men's washroom. (no self closing noted).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase water pressure on both boys and girls washroom close to the main office and close to kindergarten classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter under the stair close to the gym and inside the storage room. Instructed to organize, discard unnecesary items.articles not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  23. Fail

    Consultation · Fail

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

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

  24. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Found observed previous minor violations #34,#35,#36, not corrected(not in full compliance)from inspection report #604217, dated 5/12/2011. at time of inspection on 11/02/2011, Violation #34 floor in boiler room had peeling paint, exposed concrete, shall be repair/sealed.#35 Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed. Peeling paint/plaster in boiler room shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in gym(main building)shall be provided. Exposed insulation in boiler room shall be repaired/sealed.#36 Missing/broken light shields in classrooms, bathrooms in main building, annex building shall be provided/replaced. Light shields in hallways, classrooms, kitchen area not clean need cleaning, light shields in annex building need detailed cleaning.see attached copy of report #604217, dated 5/12/2011. Citation Issued #H000072741, with a court date of

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report #604217, dated 5/12/2011, and still existing : Floor in boiler room had peeling paint,exposed concrete/dirt, shall be repaired/sealed. Must be corrected by 11/09/2011.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report #604217, dated 5/12/2011, and still existing: Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed. Peeling paint/plaster in boiler room shall be repair/sealed.Missing ceiling tiles in gym(main building)shall be provided.Exposed insulation in boiler room shall be repaired/sealed. must be corrected by 11/09/2011.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing/broken light shields in classrooms, bathrooms, hallways in main building, annex building shall be provided/replaced. light shields in hallways, classrooms, kitchen area not clean need cleaning, light shields in annex building need detailed cleaning. must be corrected by 11/09/2011.

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Cabinet shelving that had peeling paint, and or rust shall be repair, replaced in kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), cabinet shelving above 3 compartment sink not cleaned, needs detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving/racks in prep area need detailed cleaning. Broken, cracked floor tiles in annex building hallway, boy's bathroom shall be replaced.Floor in boiler room had peeling paint, exposed concrete/dirt, shall be repair/sealed. Floors in classrooms, storage rooms, bathrooms need cleaning in main building, and annex building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in classrooms in annex building shall be replaced. Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint in classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms in main building shall be repair/sealed. Walls that had peeling in kitchen prep area shall be repair/sealed. Peeling paint/plaster in boiler room shall be repair/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in gym(main building) shall be provided. Exposed insulation in boiler room shall be repair/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged, broken light shields in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Missing/broken light shields in classroms, bathrooms in main building, annex building shall be provided/replaced.Light shields in hallways, classroms, kitchen area not clea need cleaning, light shields in annex building need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area not clean need cleaning.Exhaust vent(ventilation) in classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, in main building, and annex building not clean need detailed cleaning.3 compartment sink had small leak at base of faucet, shall be repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items shall be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  26. 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: Floor tile missing next to grease trap. Instructed to replace missing tile. Floor in boiler and utility closet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor in boiler room crawl space not maintained or floor not sealed. Instructed to reseal/pave floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Front entry doors in center of double doors panel not properly sealed. Instructed to apply chaulk to seal panel and post. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room not properly ventilated. Instructed to have windows opened.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.