⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

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6450 S Lowe (632W), CHICAGO, IL 60621

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Englewood

License #: 23991

18
Total Inspections
14
Passed
2
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2025 Inspection

March 19, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN WEARING WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2024 Inspection

January 22, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE R...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 2, 2023 Inspection

March 2, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAIN...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2022 Inspection

January 31, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2021 Inspection

April 12, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASH ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2021 Inspection

April 5, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE BOYS 1st FLOOR WASH ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2020 Inspection

January 9, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 5LBS. COOKED HARD BOILED EGGS RANGING FROM 54.9F-55.0F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MANAGER DISCARDED PRODU...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2019 Inspection

March 22, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2018 Inspection

May 10, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed loose/damaged baseboard coving in the corner of the dry storage room. Mus...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2017 Inspection

May 10, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LEAKY IN PRE- K WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2016 Inspection

January 21, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS IN UTILITY CLOSETS OF DEBRIS AND LITTER.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2015 Inspection

January 16, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

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

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2014 Inspection

May 12, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FAN ROOM/STORE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, BOOK STORE ROOM 2ND FLOOR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2013 Inspection

March 22, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, IN MG R'S OFFICE/STORAGE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2012 Inspection

June 5, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2011 Inspection

February 10, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND COUNTERTOP NOT WIPED DOWN AT REAR OF PREMISES.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2010 Inspection

January 27, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: . All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND LA...(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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