⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Northwest Middle/Belmont-Cragin

(Also Known As: Northwest Middle School)

5252 W Palmer, CHICAGO, IL 60639

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Belmont Cragin

License #: 41121

18
Total Inspections
14
Passed
1
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2025 Inspection

May 15, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE. MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2024 Inspection

February 26, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2022 Inspection

May 19, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES INSIDE THE FACULTY WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL ...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2022 Inspection

April 27, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 FOUND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES INSIDE THE FACULTY WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2022 Inspection

April 20, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS S...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2021 Inspection

April 22, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2020 Inspection

May 29, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN ROOM WITH SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2019 Inspection

February 21, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2018 Inspection

January 16, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CARDBOARD BOX IN ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2017 Inspection

February 1, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM AND BOXES...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2016 Inspection

March 4, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINED ( OUT SIDE THERMOMETER NOT PROPERLY WORKING),MANAGER HAS...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2015 Inspection

April 28, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, SUGAR,ETC.) RICE LABELED DURING INSPECTION.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2014 Inspection

April 1, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN LUNCHROOM DAMAGED WALLTRIM,MISSING WALL T...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2013 Inspection

April 8, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST MIXING VALUE TO HAND SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM, HOT WATER MUST BE CONSISTENT

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 1, 2012 Inspection

May 1, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase in boiler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2011 Inspection

April 28, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2010 Inspection

January 20, 2010• Canvass• 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)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

Report Issues: Call 311 or File Online

More Information: Chicago Food Protection

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