⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Inter-American Elementary Magnet School

851 W Waveland AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Lake View

License #: 29191

24
Total Inspections
14
Passed
7
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2024 Inspection

September 13, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR TWO (2) LIGHTBULBS MISSING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULB...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2023 Inspection

September 26, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LI...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 31, 2022 Inspection

August 31, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS OF THE FACILITY. THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON THE GROUND FLOOR (87....(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2020 Inspection

September 14, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2019 Inspection

January 25, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING RACK.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2019 Inspection

January 18, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE BOYS AND THE GIRLS WASHROOMS AVAILABLE TO THE LUNCHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BOYS WASHROOM...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2018 Inspection

January 22, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT PIPES WHICH LEAKE ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.UNUSED N...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2018 Inspection

January 18, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDE AT MECHANICAL FAUCET INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM BY THE REAR STORAGE.PRESENTLY HOT WATER TE...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 2, 2017 Inspection

March 2, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-9-17. INSPECTION # 1963236. VIOLATION 29. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND P...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2017 Inspection

February 9, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND 1 0F 3 WASHBOWL FAUCETS NOT WORKING AT BOY'S RESTROOMS ON 3RD AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS V...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2016 Inspection

February 19, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING ON 2ND FLOOR GI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2015 Inspection

April 30, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PRE-K ROOM #111 CLASSROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WINDOWS ALSO TEACHERS LOUNGE MOP SINK INTE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2014 Inspection

May 23, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILUP ON THE FAN VENT COVERS LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2013 Inspection

May 8, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO PLAY GROUND. MUST REPAIR.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2012 Inspection

June 14, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALLBASE COUVING UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2012 Inspection

June 7, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: BOYS RESTROOMS ON 3RD AND 2ND FLOOR FOUND WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT G...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2011 Inspection

May 23, 2011• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. F...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2010 Inspection

October 25, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 8, 2010 Inspection

October 8, 2010• Canvass• 6 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...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2010 Inspection

April 8, 2010• Consultation• 3 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...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2010 Inspection

March 23, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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