⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

STEPHEN DECATUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(Also Known As: STEPHEN DECATUR SCHOOL)

7030 N Sacramento AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Ridge

License #: 29031

20
Total Inspections
17
Passed
1
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2025 Inspection

September 16, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE LUNCHROOM ONE COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE BOYS...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2024 Inspection

September 19, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: ORIGINAL BUILDING SIDE BOYS AND GIRLS HANDWASH SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 19, 2020 Inspection

November 19, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NOTED PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2020 Inspection

February 25, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLY KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2019 Inspection

March 12, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVID...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2018 Inspection

April 26, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MAIN HALLWAY WITH STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES. MUST ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2016 Inspection

April 12, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS ND GIRLS BATHROOMS VERY LOW. WATER PRESSURE MUST BE RESTORED AND...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2015 Inspection

January 26, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage area room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2014 Inspection

January 30, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BOILER AREAS.(ALONG WALLS)(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2013 Inspection

February 28, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE SEAL BASEBOARD/COVING ON WALL BY THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2013 Inspection

February 20, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOMS, ROOM #100 AND ROOM #101. ALSO GIRL'S WASHR...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2012 Inspection

October 5, 2012• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN ROOM 106 AND 107. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IS CONSUMED IN EACH CLASS ROOM.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2012 Inspection

March 14, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 13, 2011 Inspection

April 13, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ROOM 100. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2010 Inspection

September 28, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: floors in storage areas, bathrooms, and boiler rooms not clean need cleaning(corne...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2010 Inspection

May 3, 2010• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the...

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Division: Food Protection Program

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