⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Ellington Elementary School

243 N Parkside, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Austin

License #: 23101

22
Total Inspections
15
Passed
4
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2025 Inspection

February 14, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ATTACHED TO PREP AREA AND HALLWAY NEAR ENGINEER ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 13, 2025 Inspection

February 13, 2025• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE PREARING AND SERVING ...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2024 Inspection

February 15, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS TOILET ROOM (2ND FLOOR) WITH PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE HAND DRYING P...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2022 Inspection

February 14, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2021 Inspection

June 8, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2020 Inspection

January 13, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN THE STAFF LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2019 Inspection

March 19, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2018 Inspection

February 28, 2018• Complaint• 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE DISHR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2017 Inspection

February 23, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST CLEAN TO REMOV...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2016 Inspection

January 8, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE JANITORS CLOSETS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR,ALONG WALL ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2015 Inspection

February 10, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF A PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KI...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2014 Inspection

March 25, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

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 RODENT PROOF. HALF INCH GAP FRO...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2013 Inspection

March 13, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WALKIN COOLER DOOR INSIDE PANEL IS TORN HALF OFF FROM THE BOTTOM. AT THE WALKIN FREEZER THE BOTTOM GASK...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 23, 2012 Inspection

April 23, 2012• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2011 Inspection

February 16, 2011• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2010 Inspection

April 19, 2010• 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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