⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Josephine Locke Elementary School

2828 N Oak Park AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Dunning

License #: 24231

21
Total Inspections
15
Passed
4
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2025 Inspection

January 14, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM IN CLASSROOM 148(45F) AND CLASSROOM 150C(79F) LOCATED IN AN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2025 Inspection

January 10, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 45-92F LOCATED AT PRESCHOOL ANNEX BUI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2024 Inspection

February 2, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2023 Inspection

January 20, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF SOUTH ENTRANCE DOORS LOCATED AT EXTERIOR PRE-K ANNEX BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL AC...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2022 Inspection

February 10, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS AT UNISEX RESTROOMS AT MAIN BUILDING AND MOBILE.MUST PROVIDE.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2021 Inspection

February 26, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE SUPPLIES OR KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROV...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2020 Inspection

January 28, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE ALL BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2019 Inspection

February 28, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET HANDLE AT BOYS WASHROOM AT SOUTH END OF BUILDING LEAKING WATER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 4, 2018 Inspection

May 4, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MOPSINKS IN MOP CLOSETS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN MOPSINKS AT ALL MOPSINK CLOSETS(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 23, 2018 Inspection

April 23, 2018• 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 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND AROUND HOT...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2017 Inspection

May 26, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST (3) MILK COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT SERVING LINE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2016 Inspection

September 9, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BY DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, HAS CHIPPING PAINT, INSTRUCTED...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2015 Inspection

September 28, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2014 Inspection

September 4, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around washbowls...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2014 Inspection

February 5, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE OLD/MOLD-LIKE CAULK ON SOUTH WALL OF THE DISHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2013 Inspection

April 4, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in 2nd floor storage room, electrical rooms need cleaning(corners).(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2012 Inspection

May 24, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO READJUST WEATHER STRIP AT THE EXIT DOORS # 5 & 10 TO PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2011 Inspection

June 8, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase in boiler rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2010 Inspection

April 27, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2010 Inspection

April 19, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for a...(+5 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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