Pass

Drake Elementary

2710 S Dearborn ST, Chicago, IL 60616

School ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 7, 2026

Drake Elementary was last inspected on April 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

April 7, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets at the two door cooler in the kitchen loose; instructed to reattach gaskets to avoid the unit loosing air and affecting the temperature of the unit.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the right side faucet at the three comp sink in the kitchen; instructed to repair leak at faucet.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed loose wall paneling at the wall entrance of the kitchen; instructed to reattach paneling to wall where needed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11: observed no complete vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: observed the handwashing sink in the boy's toilet room on the second floor, missing the water knob. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the second floor girls' toilet room water pressure not meeting compliance. Instructed to 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: 6-201.11: observed missing ceiling tile above the walk-in cooler in the rear food prep area. Also, observed one ceiling tile in the same mentioned area with a small water stain. Instructed to replace ceiling tile in the mentioned area and monitor to ensure there is no active leak.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no complete vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      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 the handwashing sink in the women's locker room, in the food prep area with not in working conditions. Observed a leak from under the sink's basin. Water pooling onto the floor in the toilet room. The handwashing sink can't be used properly, so the water is turned off. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed appeoximatley 40 or more mice droppings in the storage closet across from the food prep area. The mice droppings are on the floors and on the wooden pallets in the mentioned area. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),no citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the boy's toilet room on the second floor, missing the water knob. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the second floor girls toilet room water pressure not meeting compliance. Instructed to 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: Observed missing ceiling tile above the walk-in cooler in the rear food prep area. Also, observed one ceiling tile in the same mentioned area with a small water stain. Instructed to replace ceiling tile in the mentioned area and monitor to ensure there is no active leak.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grime on faucet fixture in cafeteria women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain or replace.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile above walk in coolers to have severe water damage and mold like substance on surface. Instructed person in charge to replace 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 peeling paint on wall in men's locker room located in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed air vents throughout kitchen area to be covered in excessive dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile above walk in cooler in need of replacing. Worn discolored instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak at the faucet of the handwashing sink located in the employee's toilet room. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris and some rust around the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and remove rust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rust on the grease trap under the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove rust. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The women's staff toilet room trash receptacle does not have a lid. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling pieces with rust and stains. Instructed to clean and maintain also, must remove rust from floor under the 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the boys washroom on the first floor; remove peeling paint from ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink and in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under shelves along wallbase at corners in dry food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repllace missing light panels in kitchen prep area and where needed in lunchroom area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint at ceiling of boys first floor washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield missing in walk-in freezer, 2-dr refrigerator and at ceiling of prep area. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in storage closet of pre-k class rm# 115 to prevent rodent harborage and pest monitoring. Organize and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    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 some rust spots on the floor of the walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer; re-move rust spots.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some peeling paint observed on the ceiling of the boys washroom on the first floor; remove peeling paint.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling light fixture missing a shield in kitchen, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal foods stored at the same shelf with other students foods in walk-in cooler. Instructed to separate.

  13. 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 some peeling paint on wall and ceiling of boys washrooms on first and second floor; remove and repaint areas. Also observed cracked paint on the wall behind the door of the mens locker room in the kitchen; remove and repaaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must correct the following plumbing violations: one toilet in the girls washroom on the first floor is not working; repair. One toilet in the boys washroom on the second floor not working; repair. The double sink in the boys washroom on the second floor has low water pressure; increase water pressure. One sink in the girls washroom on the second floor is leaking from the pipe underneath; repair leak.

  14. 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: Need to provide paper towel holders at the new hand sink front serving line and basement serving line also has pump soap need dispensor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Freezer 001 excessive ice need to remove ice and repair condensation line. Clean and sanitize food slicer in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove excessive ice on the floor of cooler 001.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls need cleaning and painting hallway to lunchroom,kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields need cleaning replace missing light shield 1st service line. Also replace missing light shield in walk-in freezer 001.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: There is unused equipment in rear of the lunchroom need to remove items not being used.

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