⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

BASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1140 W 66TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Englewood

License #: 22161

25
Total Inspections
18
Passed
7
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2025 Inspection

August 27, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET KNOB OF THE BOYS WASHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND THE FAUCET KNOB OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) SINK IN P...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 30, 2024 Inspection

August 30, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FIRST (RIGHT) WASHBOWL IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA, HOT WATER DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND W...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 1, 2023 Inspection

September 1, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 30, 2023 Inspection

August 30, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED DOOR #6 IN THE CAFETERIA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2023 Inspection

August 25, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK IN PRE-K ROOM 110. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.9F AT THE T...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2022 Inspection

September 12, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2562767 DATED 8-25-2022 INSTRUCTED FA...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2022 Inspection

August 25, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER (ON RIGHT IN PREP AREA): ASSORTED CHEESES 47.1-50.1F; DELI MEAT @ 48.1F. MUST KEEP ALL...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2021 Inspection

September 10, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN HOT LINE SERVING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2020 Inspection

September 16, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM,...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2020 Inspection

September 9, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,CASHIER STATIONS,ON FLOOR NEXT ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 25, 2018 Inspection

September 25, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 OBSERVED HAND SINKS THROUGHT OUT BOTH FACILITY IN DISREPAIR, FAUCET NOT PROVIDED A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2017 Inspection

September 28, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SURFACES ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTD TO R...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 14, 2016 Inspection

November 14, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AT EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2016 Inspection

January 13, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM OF MAIN ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2015 Inspection

February 27, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BOILER ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2015 Inspection

January 6, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BOILER ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2014 Inspection

April 21, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES IN WALK-IN MILK COOLER NEED PAINTING. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM. ALSO NEED REMOVE THE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2013 Inspection

March 22, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES IN WALK-IN MILK COOLER NEED PAINTING.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2013 Inspection

March 15, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREA...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2012 Inspection

March 26, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2011 Inspection

June 8, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNIT ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.(MAIN KITCHEN)(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2010 Inspection

January 13, 2010• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.F...

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