⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SAWYER (MAIN)

(Also Known As: SAWYER)

5248 S SAWYER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 2040692

20
Total Inspections
16
Passed
3
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2025 Inspection

March 19, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2019 Inspection

October 1, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: BOILER ROOM DOOR FRAME NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2018 Inspection

October 10, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-103.11 NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGH OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING PREP AREA AND ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNI...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2016 Inspection

October 5, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. ONE OF THE THREE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS MISSING A LID. ALSO, ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2015 Inspection

October 26, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF ALL MOP BUCKETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2015 Inspection

October 19, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY IN USE , NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED/MAINTAINED. SINK SLOW D...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2014 Inspection

October 27, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP WITHIN 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 24, 2013 Inspection

September 24, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOYS TOILET ROOM IN MODULAR UNIT IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 17, 2012 Inspection

December 17, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SOME OF THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPL...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2012 Inspection

February 24, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SOME OF THE SHELVES IN THE W...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2011 Inspection

June 13, 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)

Oct 19, 2010 Inspection

October 19, 2010• 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)

May 24, 2010 Inspection

May 24, 2010• 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)

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