⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

ESPERANZA SCHOOL

520 N Marshfield ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 2035

21
Total Inspections
14
Passed
5
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2025 Inspection

September 17, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STA...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2025 Inspection

September 10, 2025• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2022 Inspection

December 14, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN INSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2022 Inspection

December 7, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2021 Inspection

December 15, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2019 Inspection

March 20, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MA...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2019 Inspection

March 13, 2019• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MA...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2018 Inspection

April 12, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DUST ON THE FAN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2017 Inspection

January 26, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS FACING ONE DIRECTION WITH THE HAND...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2016 Inspection

March 8, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE MILK STORAGE UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REP...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2016 Inspection

March 1, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND LOCKED TWO CHEST FREEZERS AND ONE REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD IN...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2015 Inspection

April 30, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS WITH DUST IN NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2014 Inspection

January 21, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THIRD FLOOR PREP AREA(ADULT DAY PROGRAM BUILDING). LABEL ALL PREP...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2014 Inspection

January 13, 2014• Canvass• 7 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 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALL...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 31, 2013 Inspection

May 31, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST REFRIGERATER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE,CLEAN SHELVES IN THE ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 6, 2012 Inspection

June 6, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING TOP, SIDES, FRONT AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN, STOVE, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2011 Inspection

October 25, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

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...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2011 Inspection

July 11, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2011 Inspection

January 5, 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)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

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