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PILSEN ELEMENTARY

1420 W 17th St (1700S), CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 31141

25
Total Inspections
16
Passed
8
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 5, 2025 Inspection

September 5, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT, RIGHT DOOR AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE HAS A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AND MAKE DOOR...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 25, 2023 Inspection

September 25, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2023 Inspection

February 2, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A) FOUND ALL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 73F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2023 Inspection

January 26, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND ALL STUDENT TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 73F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2022 Inspection

March 28, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AND LOW WATER PRESSU...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2021 Inspection

April 6, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PAINT PEELING ON THE WALLS OF THE 7TH AND 8TH GRADE LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2020 Inspection

February 6, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAGS COVERING THE CEILING HEATING DUCT DUE TO PEELING PAINT AROUND THE HEATING DUCT. INSTRUCTED TO...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2020 Inspection

February 4, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED LOWER LEVEL BOY'S TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT 78.8F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT SA...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2019 Inspection

January 14, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES WRITTED BUT THE DISINFECTANT NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, NOR ARE THERE PROPER T...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2018 Inspection

February 23, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPIL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2017 Inspection

February 14, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR REFRIGERATOR #1.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2016 Inspection

January 25, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2016 Inspection

January 21, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609532 VIOLATION #18 OBSERVED EXIT DOOR #6 NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 IN...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2016 Inspection

January 11, 2016• 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: OBSERVED EXIT DOOR #6 NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2015 Inspection

April 1, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN SPRINKLERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPA...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2015 Inspection

March 25, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395489 ON 1-15-14. 36-LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2014 Inspection

January 15, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MICROWAVES IN TEACHERS LOUNGE UNCLEAN. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.MA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2013 Inspection

February 26, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF COOLER #1 AND #2 TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2012 Inspection

November 7, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THERE ARE HOLES IN THE FLOOR AROUND THE PIPES BEHIND THE COAT ROOM DOOR OF ROOM 10...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2011 Inspection

November 15, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2011 Inspection

November 3, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all t...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2011 Inspection

February 25, 2011• Canvass• 5 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...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 15, 2010 Inspection

June 15, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE STEAM TABLE AT SERVING LINE NOT MAINTAINED AND FREEZER IN MODULAR BUILDING NOT WORKING REPAIR/REPL...(+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