Pass

Jackie Robinson Elementary

4225 S Lake Park, Chicago, IL 60653

School ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 8, 2026

Jackie Robinson Elementary was last inspected on January 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

January 8, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF THE SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR AND ALSO IN THE PRE-K ROOM 104. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as corn dogs. Must have a city certified manager on site/duty while tcs foods are being handled and served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Found no cold running water at the middle faucet of the three comp sink in the kitchen; must provide and maintain. (the first and third compartment faucets do not reach the middle compartment). The middle compartment rinse water temperature was 115f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the cold water knob at the front hand sink, also noted a leaky faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the dry storage room along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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 the handle for the refrigeration unit in the dishwashing area missing; instructed to replace handle.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the handwashing sink in the food preparation area leaking at the base of both faucets. Instructed to fix and maintain leaks. -the hot water pressure at the right washbowl in the boys 1st fl toilet room is very low. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the receptacle in the kitchen staff's toilet room without a lid/cover. Instructed to provide a lid/cover or a recepatcle with a lid/cover. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the storage area and under/around all coolers/cooking equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the mop not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store mop hanging up for proper drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no light inside of walk in freezer (blown bulb); must provide a bulb for adequate light in the walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must correct the following plumbing violations: observed a constant trickle of water from the faucet of the 1 comp sink in the kitchen; correct. Found no cold running water at the second sink in the girls washroom on the second floor; provide cold running water to this sink. The water at both hand sinks in the girls washroom on the second floor does not stay on for 15 seconds without holding the handle; must correct so that faucets are timed to stay on for 15 seconds.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No hot or tempered water at hand sinks in first, second, third floor girls, boys, and pre-k washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered(85f) water at hand sinks for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap in girls second floor washroom and boys third floor washroom. Instructed manager to provide soap at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1631949 on 2-19-16: observed cracked floor tile in the walk-in cooler at the left side of the unit near the door; replace floor tile. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipe fittings under sinks in boys and girls washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shields above serving line, hot holding unit and reach-in cooler in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink and cold water handle on exposed sink in prep area.

  12. 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: Observed an accumulation of ice in the walk-in freezer; must remove ice accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked floor tile in the walk-in cooler at the left side of the unit near the door; replace floor tile.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • 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: Inadequate pest control found about 15 mouse droppings in dry food storage room along wallbase, instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: No hand soap, no hand drying towels nor mechanical dryer in girls toilet room 1st floor. Instructed to provide at all times for proper hands washing.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1395376 dated on 01-10-14 for violation # (38): must increase hot water pressure at exposed hand sink in kitchen. Instructed mgr to correct violations within given time frame. By the end of inspection pressure was restored.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of freezer in rear storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all ceiling vents in washrooms, kitchen and dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the urinals in the boys washrooms on the first floor and second floor. (parts ordered for repair per engineer). Must increase hot water pressure at exposed handsink in kitchen and staff washroom of kitchen and second floor faculty washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometers for two refrigeration units along the serving line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain closet in room 104. Elevate all items from floor. This eleminates possible rodent harborage. Also organize and maintain area at side of gym leading to the back stage.

  16. 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: Vents above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all build up of debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  17. 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: No valid city of chicago foodservice manager's certificate posted. No proof of city of chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepared and served. Must provide. Serious citation issued 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive rust from metal shelving racks in food storage closet or replace.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves in dry storage room, instructed to remove rust and or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Black buildup inside small cooler inside pre-k classroom 104. Instructed to clean and maintain unit.

    • 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. CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace cracked light shields above table in teachers lounge and above three compartment sink, replace light bulbs at serving line and by cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak at faucet neck at one compartment sink across from three compartment sink. No cold water at one of two washbowls in girls toilet room on 3rd. Floor. Instructed to provide same.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Date all foods not in the original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean shelves in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along walls in corners in all rooms and closets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter, organize-elevate all articles 6-12 inches from floors.

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