⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

FORT DEARBORN ELEMENTARY

(Also Known As: FORT DEARBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

9025 S Throop (1300W), CHICAGO, IL 60620

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 23241

26
Total Inspections
16
Passed
9
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2025 Inspection

September 19, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE FIRST HANDSINK BY THE WINDOW IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO IN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2024 Inspection

September 19, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER AT 3RD FL. GIRL'S FIRST SINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2024 Inspection

September 12, 2024• Canvass• 17 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(+16 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2023 Inspection

October 2, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEAN DIP AND DELI TURKEY SAND...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 1, 2022 Inspection

December 1, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: nspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. GIRL'...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2022 Inspection

November 7, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S,2ND FL. STAFF &a...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 31, 2022 Inspection

October 31, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S,2ND FL. STAFF & MEN'S,3RD F...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2022 Inspection

October 20, 2022• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2021 Inspection

October 7, 2021• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON MIDDLE AND BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR 1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 9, 2020 Inspection

December 9, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND P...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 1, 2020 Inspection

December 1, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 12, 2019 Inspection

November 12, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM)WHEN NOT IN U...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2017 Inspection

November 8, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVING TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 29, 2015 Inspection

October 29, 2015• 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: NOTED 35 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN A SMALL S...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 3, 2014 Inspection

September 3, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: COMPUTER STORAGE ON RIGHT SIDE NOT ELEVATED OFF FLOORS IN ENGINEERS SMALL STORAGE ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2013 Inspection

October 7, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR/SEAL COVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY POINTS.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2013 Inspection

September 26, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NEAREST EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2012 Inspection

December 6, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST ON FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON-TOXIC PAINT.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 16, 2012 Inspection

November 16, 2012• 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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2011 Inspection

October 26, 2011• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM.(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2011 Inspection

April 5, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE MICROWAVE OVENS IN TEACHERS LOUNGES IN BOTH MOBILE UNITS, ALL TABLES, DESKS, SHELVES AND WINDO...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2011 Inspection

March 24, 2011• 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: 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2010 Inspection

May 12, 2010• 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)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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