Dirksen Elementary School
8601 W FOSTER (5200N) AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2024 Inspection
September 25, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 72F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO CAFETERIA...
Aug 29, 2023 Inspection
August 29, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)
Oct 4, 2021 Inspection
October 4, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)
Oct 26, 2020 Inspection
October 26, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOMS WITH AN IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BELOW 100F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGE...(+1 more)
Jan 7, 2020 Inspection
January 7, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS.(+3 more)
Mar 5, 2019 Inspection
March 5, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD OVER THREE COMPAR...(+3 more)
May 8, 2018 Inspection
May 8, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed shelf in poor repair on wall above the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to replace an...(+2 more)
Mar 2, 2017 Inspection
March 2, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the ventilation in the washrooms in the main building to not be functioning. Instruct...
Feb 23, 2017 Inspection
February 23, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Found the #2 freezer in the kitchen not maintained- observed the freezer at an internal temperature of 38.4f. Tagged cooler held for inspection...(+3 more)
Jan 12, 2016 Inspection
January 12, 2016• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUS...(+1 more)
May 1, 2015 Inspection
May 1, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SA...(+3 more)
Apr 24, 2015 Inspection
April 24, 2015• 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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED FRO...(+4 more)
May 19, 2014 Inspection
May 19, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE NEW ANNEX BUILDING AT THE SOUTH END OF THE BUILDING....(+1 more)
May 3, 2013 Inspection
May 3, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WI...
May 1, 2012 Inspection
May 1, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN DRINKING FOUNTAINS(DEBRIS), THROUHGOUT.(+2 more)
Oct 20, 2011 Inspection
October 20, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.(+4 more)
May 11, 2011 Inspection
May 11, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around sink counter in teachers bathroom (ladies)shall be repair/replaced.(+5 more)
Nov 29, 2010 Inspection
November 29, 2010• Tag Removal• 1 violation
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION; WORN OUT SWEEP AT THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED
Nov 22, 2010 Inspection
November 22, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ...(+2 more)
Apr 22, 2010 Inspection
April 22, 2010• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)
Health Department Contact
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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