⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY

646 N Lawndale (3700W), CHICAGO, IL 60624

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Garfield Park

License #: 3283635

16
Total Inspections
8
Passed
4
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2024 Inspection

January 24, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY F...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2023 Inspection

March 21, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE EAST WING WITH NON-OPERATIONAL HOT WATER FAUCET, ONLY COLD.(ALTERNATIVE RESTROOM AVAILA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2022 Inspection

June 13, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2021 Inspection

June 17, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCED...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2020 Inspection

February 21, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2019 Inspection

January 14, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LUNCH ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2018 Inspection

April 12, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2018 Inspection

April 5, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED IN ANY OF THE BOY'S OR GIRL'...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2017 Inspection

February 2, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLERS IN THE LUNCH ROOM/SERVING AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOT...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2016 Inspection

January 14, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND DUMPSTERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SOME OF THE LIDS ON THE DUMPSTERS ARE SEVERLY BENT(3-4 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM)A...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 7, 2016 Inspection

January 7, 2016• Canvass• 9 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: IMPROPER PEST PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES IN PRE-K C...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2015 Inspection

April 24, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR N...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2014 Inspection

March 6, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND ONIONS IN WALK IN COOLER STORED IN CARDBOARD BUTTER BOX. ADVISED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN ORIGINAL C...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2013 Inspection

August 26, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections