Beard Elementary School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 31, 2026 Fail

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   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pizza stored at an inadequate temperature of 50 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are stored at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 50 pounds 70 pounds of pizza ($400) priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 6 rodent droppings in dry storage area of kitchen. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Pest cotrol service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Mar 12, 2025 Pass

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   No violations

3. Apr 8, 2024 Pass

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   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employee at the prep area preparing food with no hair restraints or protection. Instructed to wear hair restraints or protection at all times

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

4. Feb 27, 2023 Pass

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   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb for light fixture in main kitchen prep area.instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Feb 15, 2022 Pass

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   No violations

6. Feb 3, 2022 Fail

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   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in mop sink located in warehouse/storage area outside rear exit of kitchen. Remove standing water and maintain sink in clean working condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dumpster area with recycling overflowing and cardboard boxes on ground in piles. Observed dumpsters not closed. Must clean and maintain garbage area. Priority foundation violation, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

7. Apr 7, 2021 Pass

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   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose hot and cold water valves on hand washing sink in food prep area and leaks from both faucets connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside unisex staff restroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

8. Feb 11, 2020 Pass

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   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners inside boiler room (old building).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Jan 13, 2020 Fail

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   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water available at hand sinks in all washroom (old building side). Water temperature range of 68.0f - 70.0f. Hot water temperature for hand washing should at least 100.0f. Instructed to repair. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued issued 2 day notice

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found over 10 rodent (mice) droppings along the wall and corner in rear area by exit door inside boiler room (new building side behind the kitchen)). Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected area. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (c) no citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor along the walls and in all corners inside (2) boiler room (old and new building).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Mar 29, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Jan 14, 2019 Fail

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    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up procedure on the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in refrigerator location pre-k classroom#122.instructed to provide and maintain visible at all times.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed green colored coded cutting board in the prep area worned out with stains. Instructed to re-place and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed door latch in poor repair (loose) to walk-in-freezer.instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink not maintained.observed waste water (with food debris) backing up from second compartment into first compartment when water is released from third compartment of the dishwashing 3 compartment sink,then slowly draining. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025,no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: A grease trap box shall be located to be easily accesible for the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulbs in 1st floor girls washroom(engineer made aware).instructed to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. May 17, 2018 Pass

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    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a torn gasket at the right door of the 2 door stand-up cooler across from the milk cooler.instructed to replace gasket 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 (2) missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage room.instructed to provide missing ceiling tiles and maintain.

13. Feb 7, 2017 Pass

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    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor of the closet attached to lunch room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: In the old building observed the left handwashing sink in the girls' washroom to have little to no water pressure (another sink immediately adjacent). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

14. Jan 30, 2017 Fail

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    4 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: Observed the outer door (number 4) in the old building to have a quarter inch gap along the bottom edge. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so door is tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink not maintained- when a compartment of water is released, waste water backs up into empty compartment(s). Instructed facility to repair and maintain so when water is released it drains properly without backing up. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor of the closet attached to lunch room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: In the old building observed the left handwashing sink in the girls' washroom to have little to no water pressure (another sink immediately adjacent). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

15. Jan 29, 2016 Pass

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    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dirt and debris especially along the walls and in all corners inside (2) boiler room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet (cold) handle with sprayer (right side) of the 3 compartment sink.

16. May 12, 2015 Pass

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    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: Floor in boiler rooms along wallbase not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

17. Apr 27, 2015 Fail

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    5 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proof. Front entry door left side and classroom 117 exit door leading outside has 1/4 inch gap opening at bottom. Instructed to rodent proof doors to prevent and insect entry. Serious violation-no citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener attached to prep table not clean. Isntructed to detail clean and sanitize after every use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in boiler rooms along wallbase not clean. Instructed to 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: Ventilation cover above walk-in freezer not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Handsink in girls toilet room first right side not working. Instructed to repair sink to supply hot and cold running water at faucet.

18. May 27, 2014 Pass

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    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at the 1st hand sink as you walk into the girls restroom on the ne side of the building. Also do same at the staff ladies restroom hand sink. Must repair hot water faucet handle at the hand sink in the girl's restroom (new building)so as to be easy to open.

19. May 2, 2013 Pass

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    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of refrigerator/freezer with dried food debris and spillage at teacher's lounge.---------must clean and maintain interior surfaces of 1 compartment sink cabinet with dirt and debris.---------must detail clean and maintain 1 compartment sink at teacher's lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors around mop sink in rear of prep area (maintenance room).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace heavy water stained ceiling tiles above mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace broken back flow preventer device at mop sink in rear (maintenance room/next to women's washroom).-------must repair stripped (hot) faucet handle at right hand sink inside girls washroom (new building)--------must fix stripped (cold) faucet handle at right hand sink inside boys washroom (old building).

20. May 8, 2012 Pass

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    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken window screen mesh in the kitchen, also provide a screen for windows that are opened in techers/ childern's lunch room.

21. Mar 31, 2011 Pass

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    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Radiator covers had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/sealed.

    • 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 areas that had peeling paint, shall be repair, floors that had broken /damaged floor tiles in classrooms, shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen storage areas, shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint in classroom, shall be repair/sealed.Damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in classrooms, bathrooms, in newer section of building, and old building shall be replaced, repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen storage areas, classrooms, bathrooms, lunchroom areas, and hallways that were not clean need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen cooler, kitchen prep area, storage areas, lunchroom, classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms need cleaning.

22. Apr 22, 2010 Pass

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    4 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. FAN VENT OF 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; 1 DOOR IN NORTH SIDE AND 1 DOOR SOUTH SIDE WITH LITTLE LIGHT COMING THRU ,MUST READJUST RUBBER STRIP TO SEAL PROPERLY

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINET UNDER HANDSINK IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE UNCLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS OUTSIDE DOOR OF STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE CLOSET FOR MOPSINK LOOSE/HANGING MUST BE FIXED TO SEAL CEILING; CEILING VENT IN BOY'S WASHROOM NORTH SIDE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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. 2 PUSHBUTTON FAUCETS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM NORTH SIDE NOT HOLDING FLOWING WATER MUST BE FIXED OR REPLACED FAUCETS