⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Carnegie

(Also Known As: Andrew Carnegie Elementary)

1414 E 61ST PL, CHICAGO, IL 60637

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Woodlawn

License #: 22551

23
Total Inspections
17
Passed
6
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2025 Inspection

August 25, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PRE-K WASHROOM, GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROO...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 3, 2024 Inspection

September 3, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SIGNS NEEDED IN ALL WASHROOMS WITHOUT THEM; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2023 Inspection

September 21, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BOYS, GIRLS, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2022 Inspection

September 12, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING FAUCET KNOB AT THE WASHROOM SINK INSIDE OF CLASSROOM #126 FOR THE COLD WATER FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2021 Inspection

September 13, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING DOOR AT ONE STALL IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM OF THE MAIN BUILDING ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REPLACE DOOR AT STALL. OBSERV...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2021 Inspection

September 9, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE STUDENT WASHROOM SINKS OF THE ANNEX BUILDING ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2020 Inspection

September 10, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S STAFF WASHROOM.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2019 Inspection

September 10, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE CONDENSATION UNIT.ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2018 Inspection

December 4, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF LUNCHROOM DOOR & DOOR #8.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 26, 2018 Inspection

November 26, 2018• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2018 Inspection

April 17, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR DRY FOOD/PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2017 Inspection

January 19, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET OF THE PRE-K CLASSROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ELEVATE I...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2016 Inspection

March 28, 2016• 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: EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2015 Inspection

May 27, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. (G) MAIN BLDG.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2015 Inspection

May 19, 2015• Canvass• 6 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.85 RODENT DROPPINGS ON ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2014 Inspection

February 27, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2013 Inspection

March 26, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND VENT IN CEILING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. STORE...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2013 Inspection

March 19, 2013• Canvass• 8 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: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED HOT H...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2012 Inspection

April 17, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2012 Inspection

March 29, 2012• Canvass• 8 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2011 Inspection

January 14, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 13, 2010 Inspection

April 13, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THREE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ARE CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE O...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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