⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY

2819 W 21st Place (2132S), CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 23531

21
Total Inspections
17
Passed
3
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2025 Inspection

August 26, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER CHEMICAL(DESCALER) BEING USED FOR SANITIZER IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, DRAIN AND...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2024 Inspection

September 19, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS' TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK CLOSEST TO URINALS INOPERABLE 1 OF 3. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2023 Inspection

June 5, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM BY THE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2022 Inspection

May 25, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN CHILDREN RESTROOMS DIDN'T RUN WATER FOR A MININUM OF 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO R...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2021 Inspection

May 13, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTINUOUS DRIP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN GIRLS RESTROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2020 Inspection

June 9, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2019 Inspection

April 22, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN STUDENT BOYS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2019 Inspection

April 11, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND FILE CABINETS IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BOOK...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2018 Inspection

April 11, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2018 Inspection

March 1, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2018 Inspection

February 27, 2018• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 56.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLAC...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2017 Inspection

April 28, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS IN LUNCHROOM.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2016 Inspection

May 13, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2015 Inspection

January 23, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND PAPER STUCK TO THE WALLS OF THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2014 Inspection

March 20, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOOD PRODUCT NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2013 Inspection

May 8, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE STAINED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND PAINT THE CEI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2012 Inspection

June 13, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT BASE OF WALL IN REAR OF LUNCHROOM WHERE MI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 18, 2011 Inspection

February 18, 2011• Canvass• 4 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...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2010 Inspection

October 14, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN CHEST FREEZER IN ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2010 Inspection

February 1, 2010• 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+5 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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