Fail

Ashburn Elementary

8300 S St. Louis AVE, Chicago, IL 60652

School ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Sep 11, 2026

Ashburn Elementary was last inspected on September 11, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 11, 2026 · Canvass

Fail

Result: Fail

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpsters in poor repair (damaged/missing lids). Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent possible food source for pests. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b)

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

23 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood at door frame in lower level toilet room (female). Instd to seal raw wood so as surface to be non porous, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage on first floor boys' restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing lid on trash receptacle for new uni-sex restroom on the third floor. Instructed to provide 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: Observed dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the old kitchen area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic without valid city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to have original on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision at handwash sink. Instd to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing provision dispenser located at 2-compartment sink that is used for sanitizing multi use utensils. Instd to remove dispenser and re locate to designated handwash sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing lids on trash receptacles in female (staff and student) toilet rooms. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (milk, cut melons, etc) nor valid city of chicago certificate posted. Pic without valid city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to have original on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site with handling tcs foods. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand drying device in ladies rest room that lunchroom staff uses. Instructed to install and maintain hand drying devices. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area open and exposed with trash bags on top of dumpsters. Instructed to have all garbage in dumpsters with all lids closed at all times. Priority foundation

      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: No original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection while handling tcs foods. Instructed to provide original and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. 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 no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  8. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. 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 no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. 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 no hot water at both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. 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 no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  11. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events.however no supplies.instructed to provide all the necessary items. 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 no hand washing sink in prep area for lunchroom. Instructed to install with soap and towel device. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at both mens, ladies washrooms used by lunchroom located in basement. Hot water temperature 70.f, 74.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.0f. Priority violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sinks in men, ladies washroom in basement lunchroom area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen oven, and cabinets not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: North side wall at serving line peeling paint, instructed to remove and reseal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the kitchen cabinets, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

  15. 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: Observed boy's restroom 1st floor ceiling peeling, instructed to remove/reseal. Also clean boy's restroom ceiling in the rear of the basement.

  16. 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 the student restroom washbowl metered faucets running less then 15 seconds. Instructed to repair and provide metered faucets that run at least 15 seconds.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the hot holding unit not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling in the ladies rear basement restroom, instructed to repair. Also replace missing ceiling tiles in basement outside kitchen serving window.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle (push button) type in poor repair, instructed to repair/or replace.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must caulk around the wash bowl in the girls toilet room on the 1st fl.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove tissue from wall in boys toilet room in the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase the water pressure at the wash bowl in the girls toilet room in the basement.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: In shared kitchen with church need to clean interior of microwave, interior of church 2 door cooler(not working), storage cabinets, clean and sanitize counters. Need to clean school pop corn machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor basement janitor room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 1st. Floor boys and girls restroom ceilings peeling paint need to repair/ remove and reseal.repair basement wall around water fountain water damaged.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to replace broken light shields in basement lunch area and boys restroom basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement water fountain leaking water need to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in janitor basement storage room need to remove items not being used.

  20. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR WALL AND CEILING IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.

  21. 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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFICATE OR PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING COOKED, PREPED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE

    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.