⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

OROZCO ELEMENTARY ACADEMY

1940 W 18th St (1800S), CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 31281

20
Total Inspections
14
Passed
3
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2025 Inspection

September 16, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INS...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 2, 2025 Inspection

September 2, 2025• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TOOK TRASH TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, CAME IN WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AND BEGAN TO GET SUPPLIES TO PREP LUNCH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2024 Inspection

September 4, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 11, 2023 Inspection

September 11, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND VIREX II MISSING FROM CLEANING MATERIALS. OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AN...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 7, 2023 Inspection

September 7, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A) FOUND ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING) WATER TEMPERATURES...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2023 Inspection

August 25, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING) WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2021 Inspection

April 29, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE, BEANS, YOGURT, CHEESE AND MAYO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(46.0F-46.7F). TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2020 Inspection

February 10, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2019 Inspection

January 11, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES, BUT THE DISINFECTANT IS NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, NOR DO THEY HAVE PROPER CH...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2018 Inspection

March 20, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF BOXES AND PLASTIC WRAP TO PREVENT RODENT H...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2016 Inspection

January 15, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A BROWNISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO C...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 5, 2015 Inspection

May 5, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND M...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2014 Inspection

April 28, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SPLASHGUARD PRESENT. ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2013 Inspection

January 31, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISHMACHINE, THREE COMP SINK AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2011 Inspection

September 23, 2011• 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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2011 Inspection

February 24, 2011• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2010 Inspection

June 11, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN KITCHEN.(+1 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