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JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY

(Also Known As: JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY)

3320 W Hirsch AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

License #: 24251

23
Total Inspections
13
Passed
8
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2025 Inspection

March 5, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3-4 MOUSE/RAT DROPPINGS AS EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE FLOOR IN LUCHROOM NEXT TO THE WARMING UNIT ON THE SERVING LINE. INSTR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 28, 2024 Inspection

May 28, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 2, 2024 Inspection

May 2, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: CORRECTED - 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 112.2F. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60....(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2024 Inspection

April 30, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.0F, 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 86.2F, 2ND FLOOR ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2023 Inspection

June 7, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2022 Inspection

June 7, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2021 Inspection

June 17, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

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

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2020 Inspection

February 4, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2020 Inspection

January 27, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHE...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2019 Inspection

April 3, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2018 Inspection

January 22, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN DINING ROOM IS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2017 Inspection

April 27, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2016 Inspection

March 1, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK HOLDERS IN ROOM 103 IN POOR REPAIR/WHEELS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2016 Inspection

February 22, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2015 Inspection

May 26, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2015 Inspection

May 18, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPER OR HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS ON GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS ON THE 1ST, 2ND...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2014 Inspection

March 21, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MILK CRATES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELAVATI...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2013 Inspection

May 8, 2013• 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25-30 MOUSE DROPPI...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2012 Inspection

June 11, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER DOORS.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2012 Inspection

June 4, 2012• 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2011 Inspection

March 4, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

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. ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2010 Inspection

May 6, 2010• Canvass• 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. ...

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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