⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PICKARD ELEMENTARY

(Also Known As: JOSIAH PICKARD ELEMENTARY)

2301 W 21st Place (2132S), CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 24961

21
Total Inspections
12
Passed
4
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2025 Inspection

August 27, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT DOORS BY THE STAIRS/CAFETERIA WITH 1/4"-1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSEC...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 13, 2023 Inspection

April 13, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A): FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE ( TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL) FILLED WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INST...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2023 Inspection

April 11, 2023• Canvass• 5 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...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2021 Inspection

May 6, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO 2 DOOR COOLERS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2020 Inspection

May 15, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F-57F LOCA...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2019 Inspection

March 28, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE FRONT TWO SERVING LINE AT THE FOOD DESPENSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN FRONT SERV...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2018 Inspection

April 2, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 11, 2017 Inspection

May 11, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED AT REAR OF LUNCHROOM.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2016 Inspection

February 16, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR ON ONE SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM AND ONE SINK ON THE GIR...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2016 Inspection

February 8, 2016• Canvass• 2 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: OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR #3 THE FAR LEFT DOOR NOT R...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2015 Inspection

April 30, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATOR IN PRE-K ROOM 404A NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REFRIGERATOR MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. R...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2014 Inspection

April 21, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER PANEL WITH HEAVY YELLOW BU...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2013 Inspection

March 20, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT SNEEZE GUARDS OF SERVING LINES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN TEACHERS ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2012 Inspection

May 14, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CENTER SERVING LINE HAS A CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD, REPLACE THE CRACKED SHIELD.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2011 Inspection

March 8, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

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. ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2011 Inspection

February 25, 2011• 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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2010 Inspection

July 6, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleana...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2010 Inspection

June 14, 2010• 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)

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