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4409 W Wilcox ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Garfield Park

License #: 1878441

18
Total Inspections
13
Passed
2
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2025 Inspection

September 18, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED WORN WEARTHER STRIPPINGS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2024 Inspection

September 17, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE WATER AT MINIMUM OF 100.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION: RESTRO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2023 Inspection

August 28, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S USE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECETACLES...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2022 Inspection

September 19, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS AND GIRLS ON FIRST FLOOR, AS WELL AS SINK COMING LOOSE FROM WALL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM ON FIRS...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2021 Inspection

September 17, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOTH GIRLS WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE FOR EFFECTIVE HANDWASHING.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2020 Inspection

September 8, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2019 Inspection

September 4, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 29, 2018 Inspection

October 29, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AN...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2018 Inspection

May 22, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1981448 ON 1/13/17 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - NOTED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 1...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2017 Inspection

January 13, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE MILK COOLER NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2016 Inspection

January 21, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE CUBBIES, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS IN PRE-K 101 AND 100.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2015 Inspection

June 2, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 69.5F-70.2F DUR...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2014 Inspection

February 7, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2013 Inspection

January 29, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER DOOR NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2011 Inspection

November 17, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER DOOR NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2011 Inspection

February 22, 2011• Canvass• 4 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...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2010 Inspection

January 11, 2010• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and access...(+7 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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