⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

JAMES G. BLAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1420 W Grace AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lake View

License #: 22261

19
Total Inspections
17
Passed
1
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2025 Inspection

January 27, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING INTO BOTTOM DOOR#5 EXIT TO DUMPSTER AREA. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2024 Inspection

April 4, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR EMPL...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2022 Inspection

March 23, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIM...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2021 Inspection

April 26, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOM...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2020 Inspection

January 13, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED ON TOP OF BUFFET NOT PROTECTED BY SNEEZE GUARD. STORE IN USE UTENSILS BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2019 Inspection

January 17, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOODS USED FOR THE "COOKING CLUB" FOUND STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM CLOSET NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2018 Inspection

January 10, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTTOM PART OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY WITH PEELING PAINT,INSTRUCTED TO R...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2017 Inspection

January 11, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(CHIPPING PAINT). MUST REPAIR.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2016 Inspection

February 10, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORGE SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2015 Inspection

September 22, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON COILS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 10, 2014 Inspection

November 10, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS WATER TURNS OFF WHEN PUSH BUTTONS ARE LET GO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST C...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2014 Inspection

January 13, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VENTILATED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN HAVE DUST PIPES INSIDE,...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2013 Inspection

April 30, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE MILK DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN FOOD AREA.MUST REPAINT/REPLACE(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2012 Inspection

June 4, 2012• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2010 Inspection

September 23, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2010 Inspection

February 2, 2010• Canvass• 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)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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