⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Harte Elementary

(Also Known As: Bret Harte Elementary)

1556 E 56th St (5600S), CHICAGO, IL 60637

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Woodlawn

License #: 23561

17
Total Inspections
15
Passed
1
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2025 Inspection

January 16, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FAUCET TIMERS MUST STAY ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS DURING HANDWASHING; ADJUST FAUCETS WITH TIMERS AS...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2025 Inspection

January 14, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE BUILDING ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2024 Inspection

January 17, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCETS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE LUNCHROOM DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED M...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2023 Inspection

January 17, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEA...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2020 Inspection

February 19, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. FAUCETS SHAL...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2019 Inspection

January 17, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2018 Inspection

April 20, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM. REPLACE MISSING CAP ON RIGHT SI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2016 Inspection

March 21, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK ACROSS FROM DOOR 3.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 18, 2015 Inspection

February 18, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM 103.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2014 Inspection

March 6, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN BASEMENT TEACHERS LOUNGE..(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2013 Inspection

January 15, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALLS IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN WAS...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2012 Inspection

March 16, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING ROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM AND CE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2011 Inspection

January 13, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BOILER ROOM, BOOK STORAGE,AND ALL STORAGE AREAS LOWER LE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2010 Inspection

April 19, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH-IN COOLER DOORS OF VEGETABLE COOLER IN KITCHEN; REPAIR OR REPLACE.(+1 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections