⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Lewis Elementary

1431 N Leamington AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

License #: 24151

23
Total Inspections
16
Passed
5
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2025 Inspection

October 16, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER SPLASHES ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE AREA, CREATING A POOL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2025 Inspection

October 9, 2025• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2025 Inspection

February 20, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MOP STORAGE IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 23, 2024 Inspection

April 23, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE ONSET OF THE INSPECTION, AT 1:30PM. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON THE PREMISES ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 6, 2023 Inspection

June 6, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MIL...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2022 Inspection

June 9, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER READING 84 DEGREES. INFORMED THAT IT IS NOT WORKING WAITING ON REPAIRS. OTHER FREEZER...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2021 Inspection

June 21, 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 WHEN PUSHED. ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2020 Inspection

May 12, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCT...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 23, 2019 Inspection

April 23, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2018 Inspection

January 10, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET DAMAGED AT TOP DOOR MILK COOLERS AT FRONT SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2017 Inspection

March 29, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2017 Inspection

March 27, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.200 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON FLOOR ON BOTH S...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2016 Inspection

February 26, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN COOLERS,STORAGE, AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2015 Inspection

June 4, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR JANITOR CLOSET IN MAIN BUILDING. ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2014 Inspection

April 8, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2013 Inspection

March 13, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED OBSERVED BOXES AND BAGS IN DISH ROOM INSTUCTED TO REMOVE.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 5, 2012 Inspection

September 5, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-FREEZER COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 19.9F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STOR...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2012 Inspection

January 19, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils sh...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2012 Inspection

January 12, 2012• Canvass• 8 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2011 Inspection

May 13, 2011• Canvass• 4 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. ALL FOOD...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2010 Inspection

May 20, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2010 Inspection

May 13, 2010• 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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