Pass

Englewood Stem H.S.

6835 S Normal (500W), Chicago, IL 60621

School ZIP 60621 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 13, 2026

Englewood Stem H.S. was last inspected on April 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

April 13, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted piles of scrap wood, metal, debris and equipment stored in enclosed dumpster area. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage and activity

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter of unused/broken office equipment in hall/dock to outside dumpster from kitchen. Instructed to remove all unused and unnecessary items from area to prevent pest harboage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one soap dispenser missing in the boys washroom on the third floor east washroom at the first sink; instructed to replace dispenser.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks on the 3rd floor girls (west) toilet room in need of caulking. Instructed to recaulk the first, third handsink and the handsink in handicapped stall.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3rd floor east boys and girls' toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean toilet bowls, sinks, floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains under located under sinks in kitchen with stains and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. 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: The washbowl in the staff toilet room in the locker room needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk around washbowl and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains under the sinks with stains and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mop stored in a bucket of dirty water. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight ice build up on the floor along the wall to the right in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove ice build up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following plumbing issues in the student restrooms: 3rd floor boys- right sink missing hot water handle; middle sink need grout to reattach to wall. 2nd floor girls - middle sink inoperable. 2nd floor boys - middle sink inoperable; right sink missing hot water handle. 1st floor girls and boys near gym- middle sinks inoperable. 1st floor girls - toliet inoperable. Must make all neccessary repairs. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two outer doors with at least a one inch gap under them. One right at the rear kitchen door that leads to the hall and the other that leads from the delivery area into the hall area. Instructed that they must provide some form of door sweep or other protective covering to help prevent possible pest and insect entrance and harboring seeing as these areas are right near the kitchen where all foods are prepared and cooked.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple raw wood pallets stored outside on the walking area near the trash area. Instructed to remove all pallets as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dead insects from window sills in lunch room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer for hand washing in 1st fl. Men's (front entry main door),2nd fl. East single women's,3rd fl. West single women's.must repair or replace low water pressure at hand sinks in 2nd & 3rd fl. West gang women's toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under 1- compartment sinks garbage dump areas in lunch room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea clean up procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.