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Peace & Ed. Coalition Second Chance High School

5114 S Elizabeth (1232W) ST, Chicago, IL 60609

School ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of May 27, 2026

Peace & Ed. Coalition Second Chance High School was last inspected on May 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 27, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from 3 compartment sink piping and pooling on to floor. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the kitchen not maintained with cold water: the assistant principal arrived on site, and now the kitchen sink has cold and hot water dispensing from the faucet. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      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 paper towel in the lunchroom and food prep/dish area hand sinks. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. The food handler obtained paper towel for the hand sink during the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      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 3-compartment sink stoppers not working in the middle compartment. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

      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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      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 unused equipment stored in the lunchroom/kitchen area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some push button faucets in washrooms not staying on for a minimum of 15 seconds.instructed to repair 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: Observed waste receptables with no lids in the first floor girl's washroon and staff washroom 131. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Not Ready

    Canvass · Not Ready

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: NO HOT WATER IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL PROVIDE A MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 toliets in disrepair in boys restroom on 1st floor (marked room # 119). Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in dry storage, mechanical, electrical, power room and staff lounge areas. Seal opening in floor around pipe fittings in staff lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide running water to right sink in men south washroom.

  10. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violations not corrected from report #2116413 on 11-29-17: 18-observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in mechanical room 113, over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and in corners near water heater and equipment in storage/office near mechanical room 113, 10 mice droppings scattered along walls in lounge, 5 mice droppings inside cabinets in lunchroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 26-observed no hot water at sink in unisex washroom 110a, right and left sinks in boys washroom 119, left sinks in girls washroom 105. Instructed to provide hot/tempered water(85f) at all sinks in washrooms for proper hand washing. Critical violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of cabinets in lunchroom and ledges in mechanical room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in dry storage, mechanical, electrical, power room and staff lounge areas. Seal opening in floor around pipe fittings in staff lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings in ceiling around pipe fittings in electrical closet 110b. Seal openings on wall along outlet outside lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide running water to right sink in men south washroom. Provide hot running water to right and left sinks in boys washroom 119, left sinks in girls washroom 105.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 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: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves and floor along walls behind file cabinet, desk, lockers and shelving units, 10 mice droppings scattered along walls in lounge, 5 mice droppings inside cabinets in lunchroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained, observed dumpsters overflowing with trash and lids not tight-fitting. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at sink in unisex washroom 110a, right and left sinks in boys washroom 119, left sinks in girls washroom 105. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered(85f)at sinks in washroom for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of cabinets in lunchroom and shelving units in dry storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in dry storage, mechanical, electrical, power room and staff lounge areas. Seal opening in floor around pipe fittings in staff lounge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings in ceiling around pipe fittings in electrical closet 110b. Seal openings on wall along outlet outside lunchroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide running water to right sink in men south washroom.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Ceiling peeling plaster and paint at second floor single womens restroom.ceiling needs repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light burnt out in first floor mens restroom at north side of building. Instructed to replace lightbulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Handsink faucets need repair at north side mens restroom and womens restroom also noted some toilets and a urinal not functioning (dry)and need repair.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the rear storage area,along wall base and corners

  14. 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 white dust tape on wall above oven in rear, instructed to remove duct tape and repair wall.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean inside light shields kitchen, and dining area. Also replace broken light shield over rear dining table.

  16. 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: Peeling paint on ceiling in unisex toilet room 2nd floor.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS IN LADIES/STUDENT WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN/MEN WASHROOM OF DEBRIS.

  19. 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: Clean floor in storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint walls in handicap washroom stall in women's washroom.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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.FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVE NEED REPAIR.

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