Belmont Cragin Elementary

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted top interior of ice machine not clean. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize all surfaces.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

2. Sep 16, 2024 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: Observed ice buildup on the inside of the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     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 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

3. Aug 23, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold water trickling at hand sink located at serving line(left side). Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed numerous of cardboard boxes around outdoor garbage area. Must clean and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Nov 15, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the 1st floor unisex washroom with a hot water temperature above 120f. Management instructed to repair and maintain all handwashing sinks with a hot water temperature between 100-120f. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Hot water now provided at 100f.

     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 multiple handwashing sinks located in the pre-k classrooms and washrooms without hot water; water temperatures ranging from 85f-90f. Management instructed to repair and maintain all handwashing sinks with a hot water temperature between 100-120f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Hot water now provided at 100f.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible