McDowell

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 2, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken lids. Instructed to replace and maintain tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted trash and organic debris and scrap materials (metal, rubber, basket hoop, caution signs in enclosed area of outside dumpster. Instructed to remove and maintain clean area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2627848 conducted on 12/25. Previous core violations not corrected: (38) observed 1/4" gap at bottom and corners of mobile unit entry door and pre-k exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.----- (53) observed no covered recpetacle in lunchroom staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Dec 2, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom and corners of mobile unit entry door and pre-k exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered recpetacle in lunchroom staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

3. Dec 6, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: There's a leak at the base and elbow of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leaks and maintain good plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Toilet door in food prep area is not self closing. Instructed to make door self closing and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Mop stored in the mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (dairy, chicken, beef, etc.). Instructed to have a valid certificate and the certificate holder on site when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Dec 12, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exit door in the pre-k class room has a 1/4" gap at the bottom right and left side of the door. Must repair to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the staff washroom in the kitchen self closing device in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Dec 19, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Dec 15, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable certified food manager on site upon arrival while tcs foods were served. Instructed manager to ensure food manager certificate is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 300 rodent droppings throughout the school including: in pre-school classroom on toys, on sleeping beds and behind coolers, in teacher's lounge near microwave, and in kitchen under shelves of dry storage. Instructed manager to service all affected areas accordingly. Pest control service is recommended. Priority violation 7-38-020(a) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed toilet in pre-school toilet room with broken chain. The toilet must be flushed by taking off lid. Instructed manager to repair toilet.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster receptacle with lid unable to close. Instructed manager to ensure all dumpster receptacles have tight fitting lids which are able to close. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food manager certificate on site upon arrival while tcs foods were served. Instructed manager to ensure original copy of city of chicago food manager certificate is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Oct 18, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mom working self closing mechanism on the food prep area toilet room door. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside clutter near the outside storage unit. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible harboring of pest and insects.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulb above the hood ventilation system in the food service area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Dec 4, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility 3-compartment sink for ware washing not meeting requirements. Water temperature of the sink was observed at different times in a range between 96.4f - 106f. Informed the person in charge that the proper water temperature of the 3-compartment sink shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of 110f. Temperature was restored and observed at 111f while submitting report. Priority violation #7-38-025. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can) for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in unisex kitchen staff washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

9. Oct 16, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed procedure in place howeer must provide all the necessary items in prodeure including appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sinks in lunchroom staff prep area and washroom used by lunchroom not maintained. Hot water temperature over the maximium temperature required, ( 128- 145.0f). Instructed to repair to maintained a minimium of 100f. Priority foundation issued 7-38-030(c) engineer made repairs on site. Hot water temperature now 113.0f-cos

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

10. Nov 1, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the janitor's closet and the storage area in the food preparation area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and organize areas. Maintain clutter free to eliminate pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Nov 13, 2017 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: Found low running cold water pressure at the hand sink in the girls washroom on the first floor; increase cold running water pressure at hand sink.

12. Dec 2, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Nov 17, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed only hand sanitizer and no hand soap at the classrooms restroom washbowls. Instructed to provide and maintain hand soap for proper hand washing at the classroom restroom washbowls. Serious violation 7-38-030

14. Oct 9, 2015 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: Increase timed faucets in childrens toilet room in classrooms, leaky faucet in sink next to toilet room, in 2nd grade classroom. Observed no ventilation in student toilet rooms, instructed to repair and maintain all.

15. Oct 20, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 on wall of boys washroom; remove and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some clutter of items in hallways, large washroom (boys) and classrooms; must organize and maintain. Recommended a seperate storage space for items.

16. Oct 7, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty storage shelves underneath i compartment sink in pre-k classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the exteriors of the heat vents in pre-k claasroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in boiler room, janitor's closet, and where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing and water stained ceiling tiles in pre-k classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace exhaust fan in boy's washroom in modular building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All storage rooms cluttered, making it difficult to gain entry. All storage rooms and areas must be kept organized and must be accessible for cleaning, inspecting and servicing by pest control company.

17. Oct 11, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted 10-24-11 not corrected:-34-must clean floors in kitchen storage closet and remove dead roaches. -38-must install a metal drain board at the three compartment sink.-41- must remove all unnecessary items and better organize the kitchen storage closet,the hallway storage closet next to the girls washroom,the closet in the kindergarten classroom and all storage areas throughout premises. Must remove milk crates and store all items properly 6 inches off the floor. Citation issued-critical 7-42-090 for non compliance with existing violations.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in student washrooms in modular building, and in boiler room

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dusty ceiling vents and light shields in student washrooms in modular building. Repair holes in upper section of wall above tile by door in teacher's washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hot water faucets in student washrooms must be replaced with faucets that run independently for at least 15 seconds for handwashing. Repair exahust fan in boy's washroom in modular building.

18. Oct 4, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following preious minor violations noted 10-24-11 not corrected:-34-must clean floors in kitchen storage closet and remove dead roaches. -38-must install a metal drain board at the three compartment sink.-41- must remove all unnecessary items and better organize the kitchen storage closet,the hallway storage closet next to the girls washroom,the closet in the kindergarten classroom and all storage areas throughout premises. Must remove milk crates and store all items properly 6 inches off the floor. Citation issued-serious 7-42-090 for non compliance with existing violations.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in student washrooms in modular building, and in boiler room

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dusty ceiling vents and light shields in student washrooms in modular building. Repair holes in upper section of wall above tile by door in teacher's washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hot water faucets in student washrooms must be replaced with faucets that run independently for at least 15 seconds for handwashing. Repair exahust fan in boy's washroom in modular building.

19. Oct 24, 2011 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: Must repair small opening along the bottom of the boiler room door leading to the outside.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in kitchen storage closet and remove dead roaches.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout hallways. Must also remove all peeling paint from walls and ceilings in pre k washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a metal drain board at the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all unnecessary items and better organize the kitchen storage closet,the hallway storage closet next to the girls washroom,the closet in the kindergarten classroom and all storage areas throughout premises. Must remove milk crates and store all items properly 6 inches off the floor.

20. May 10, 2010 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED NO TOWEL DEVICE INSTALL AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. OBSERVED TIMERS ON FAUCET HANDLE OF HAND SINKS IN POOR REPAIR,HARD TO STAY OPEN UNLESS HELPED BY ANOTHER PARTY. ALSO SLOW DRAINING AT HAND SINK IN ROOM 101,LOW PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN ROOM-101,104.MUST REPAIR ALL PLUMBING ISSUES ON PREMISES.