Pass

Ogden International School

1250 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60642

School ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 10, 2026

Ogden International School was last inspected on March 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

March 10, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14---observed excessive dusts on the kitchen exhaust hood/filters.instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13---observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sinks in the 1st floor and 2nd floor boys and girls washrooms located in the far-end west wing of the school building water temperatures ranging from (65.6f-75.5f). Instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dusts on the kitchen exhaust hood/filters.instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee with an expired food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must provide a valid food handler certificiate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Found multiple teachers not wearing masks, found 1 kitchen team member with mask not covering nose or mouth. Must cover nose and mouth with mask at all times while in public place.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water available at the hand washing sinks in girls and boys washrooms located on the west side of facility. Water temperature ranging from 66.1f 66.6f. Instructed to repair hot water and must have continues supply of hot water under city pressure at all times. Facility will be using washrooms in the east side of premises for hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in food preparation area. 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: Observed dirt debris on floor drains inside girls and boys washrooms in 1st& 2nd floor on west side of facility. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on floor inside janitor room 0n 1st & 2nd floor west side of facility. Must clean 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 dead insects and debris inside light shields in food prep area above cooking equipment and inside girls and boys washrooms on 1st & 2nd floor east and west side of facility. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · 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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint above the dish washing area in the kitchen. Must remove peeling paint and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVER THE TIMER ON THE HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE WATER MUST STAY ON FOR A LEAST 15 SEC. FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NOTED THE HAND SINK IN THE BOY'S 1st FLOOR WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  11. 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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint above the dish washing area in the kitchen. Must remove peeling paint and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVER THE TIMER ON THE HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE WATER MUST STAY ON FOR A LEAST 15 SEC. FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NOTED THE HAND SINK IN THE BOY'S 1st FLOOR WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. 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: Observed a slow draining hand sink behind the serving area in the cafeteria dining area. Instructed to contact a plumber to provide adequate draining and prevent future backups.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Unknown ceiling pipe in the kitchen above the prep table and unused dish machine. If pipe in question is a waste water pipe need to be boxed in or wrap with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material,if is any other pipe, information is needed.

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    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 opening not protected. Door #5 with a gap of 1/4" to 1/2" at bottom of the door instructed to rodent / insect proof door. In use window fan in the kitchen not protected.screening material shall not be less than 16 mesh to the inch. Serious violation:7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: North boys and girls wwashrooms at second floor not maintained. No hot water provided at washbowls with metered faucets inside the boy's washroom/locker room(room # 2023),present temperature at 66.1f to 66.3f. Also no soap provided at same washroom.custodian attemped to provide soap unable to do so due to soap dispenser is broken. No hot water provided at metered faucets at girls washroom/locker room(room 2033,present water temperature at 66.1f to 67.6f. Instructed to use west washrooms(girls and boys) at same floor.,hot/cold running water provided. Warm or tempered water must maintain 85f by the international plumbing code serious violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unknown ceiling pipe in the kitchen above the prep table and unused dish machine. If pipe in question is a waste water pipe need to be boxed in or wrap with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material,if is any other pipe, information is needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Half of the light shield above the three compartment sink not completely attached to fixture,instructed to repair:also remove dust build-up at said light shield

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Timed faucets at boys and girls washrooms west area at second floor does not stay on without holding the handles(15 seconds).instructed to repair cause

  15. 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: The handsink on the right in the girls room 1st floor near the lunchroom has no hot water. The sink on the left is in good working order. Instructed manager to correct sink and maintain at all times.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all water fountains in hallway areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in auditorium.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal opening under left sink in girls first floor washroom. Replace stained ceiling tiles in lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide light in walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair timer or replace faucets in lunchroom staff and student washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in auditorium storage and book room areas.

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at washbowls in girls washroom 1029. Instructed manager to provide hot water at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all water fountains in hallway areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in auditorium.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal opening under left sink in girls first floor washroom. Replace missing baseboards in corner near tropicana cooler in serving area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide light in walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair timer on faucets in lunchroom staff and student washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in auditorium storage and book room areas.

  18. 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: Floor in corners in storage, utility closets and boiler room not cleaned. 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: Coving mising along wallbase in cafeteria. Instructed to replace missing rubber coving.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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: Clean the ceiling vent in the food storeroom has dirt buildup.

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