⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

ELI WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2815 S Komensky (4032W), CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 25841

22
Total Inspections
14
Passed
4
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2025 Inspection

September 9, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT HANDSINK IN CAFETERIA AREA AROUD LOWER DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2024 Inspection

September 19, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN ON PERMITER ON WALLS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS WITHIN SOUTH VENT ROO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2022 Inspection

May 6, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FAUCETS IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS DONT STAY ON THE REQUIRED TIME; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS TO STAY ON FOR ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2021 Inspection

May 6, 2021• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2020 Inspection

June 24, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2020 Inspection

June 17, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, LUNCHROOM AREA AND IN THE TO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2018 Inspection

February 2, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MILK WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2018 Inspection

January 31, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS ...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2018 Inspection

January 29, 2018• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE IN MAIN PREP AREA ON WALL OUTL...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2017 Inspection

April 21, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2016 Inspection

April 27, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-01...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2015 Inspection

January 13, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT AT THE SIDE OF THE THREE COMP SINK (WAS...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2014 Inspection

January 30, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER FOR MILK STORAGE WITH MISSING FRONT DOOR/PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAIN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2013 Inspection

March 21, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BASE IS WATER DAMAGED IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FOOD SERVING "WINDOW" AREA ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2012 Inspection

June 5, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS LOUNGE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2011 Inspection

September 8, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food an...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 24, 2011 Inspection

August 24, 2011• Complaint• 8 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.REA...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2011 Inspection

March 31, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2010 Inspection

November 3, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2010 Inspection

April 6, 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-SANITIZE; MICROWA...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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