⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

KIPLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9351 S Lowe (632W), CHICAGO, IL 60620

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 24081

21
Total Inspections
16
Passed
4
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2025 Inspection

October 20, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND SOME FAUCETS IN THE STUDENT WASHROOMS THAT DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUS...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2024 Inspection

October 18, 2024• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REMOVE HAND DRYING DEVICE FROM ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSER TO HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2023 Inspection

December 12, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 10, 2022 Inspection

November 10, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ALL HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2022 Inspection

November 4, 2022• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ALL HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2021 Inspection

October 13, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND WEBS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 9, 2020 Inspection

December 9, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2019 Inspection

November 7, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE 2ND WASHBOWL FROM THE DOOR IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INS...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2018 Inspection

October 25, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY F...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 16, 2017 Inspection

November 16, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2016 Inspection

November 21, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 23, 2015 Inspection

October 23, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE DAIRY COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2014 Inspection

September 10, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN MDF ROOM.ALSO COMPUTER EQUIPMENT NO LONGER USING A...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2013 Inspection

October 21, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN BOILER ROOM.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2012 Inspection

December 4, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN/PAINT/REPLACE SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 26, 2012 Inspection

November 26, 2012• 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: 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2011 Inspection

September 16, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2011 Inspection

March 16, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAV...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2011 Inspection

March 10, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: -26-WASHBOWLS IN GIRL'S WASHROOM BY SECURITY DESK IN POOR REPAIR, ONLY GET T...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2011 Inspection

March 1, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN DUMPSTERS IN GARBAGE CORAL AREA - ALL LIDS MUST BE IN GOOD REPA...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2010 Inspection

May 7, 2010• Canvass• 2 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...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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