Acero Roberto Clemente Elementary School was last inspected on May 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 28, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood filters to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper water temperature at hand washing sink at 81.1f located at dish washing area. Water temperature at hand sink in prep areas reading at 93.2f and 86.1f. Minimum water temperature must be at 100.0f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Maintenance arrived and fixed plumbing issue. Water temperature reading between 100.0f-120.0f.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cole slaw at improper cold holding temperature at 47.3f inside cooler. Time/temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food voluntarily discarded by employee. Food weighing approximately 10 lbs at a cost of $30.00.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink leaking from the pipes underneath the right and left compartments. Instructed management to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the hand washing sink in rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found hand washing sink near the serving line in kitchen prep area not maintained not in operation at this time.hand washing sink must be operational and maintain so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.instructed to use other hand washing sinks in kitchen prep area and dish washing room in same area for hand washing.priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c),citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening between the double doors at main entrance showed to engineer.must pest proof and maintain doors to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interior of light shield in dish washing room to remove dark stain and to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulations of dusts and to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper water temperature at the handwashing sinks in the 3rd floor boy's washroom. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f at all of the handwashing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with dust and grease build-up underneath condenser fan inside walk-in cooler in prep area.
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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 clean and maintain condenser fan cover and ceiling with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler in prep area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature requirements during storage on top of counter (on ice). Food product yogurt internal temperature of 46.3f, 45.9f and 50.3f. Instructed manager, potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40f or below and hot holding temperature of 140f or above. Manager discarded the said food products. Total value $25.00 total weight 10 lbs. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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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: Found front entrance middle bottom of 2 doors, side bottom door and 2 rear bottom door (dining/gym area) are not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap/opening instructed to rodent proof bottom of the said doors. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with dust and grease build-up underneath condenser fan inside walk-in cooler in prep area.
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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 clean and maintain condenser fan cover and ceiling with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair inoperable (2nd) hand sink of the 4 hand sink inside 2nd floor girls washroom.---------must repair middle urinal (not flushing) of the 3 urinals inside 2nd floor boys washroom.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.