⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5900 N Winthrop AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Edgewater

License #: 25571

31
Total Inspections
17
Passed
9
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2025 Inspection

September 9, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED WATER IN THE REAR CRAFT SINK IN ROOM 112 AND 114 SLOWLY DRAINING. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ADVISED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBL...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 2, 2025 Inspection

September 2, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.13 OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT EXIT OF GIRL'S RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2025 Inspection

August 25, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT EXIT OF GIRL'S RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINT(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2024 Inspection

November 4, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-205.15--- LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AND ON THE TOILET FLUSH PIPING OF THE SAME...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2024 Inspection

September 20, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK AND HOT WATER BEING DISPENSED EXCEEDS 123.1F. MUST P...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2023 Inspection

December 12, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2022 Inspection

December 7, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE DAIRY COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 16, 2021 Inspection

December 16, 2021• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING LINE. PRIIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE. ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2021 Inspection

April 6, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT TWO MAIN SERVING LINES WHERE EMPLOYEE IS SERVING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 13, 2020 Inspection

February 13, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2020 Inspection

February 5, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2019 Inspection

February 7, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 4, 2018 Inspection

May 4, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT LEFT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE GREEN EMPLOYEE CABINET,REPAIR REPL...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2018 Inspection

April 24, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED SALAD EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING FOOD AND NON...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 7, 2017 Inspection

March 7, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL BROKEN BENCHES ATTACHED TO DINING TABLE IN LUNCH,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2017 Inspection

February 24, 2017• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE FROM 47.6F,TO 50.2F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS S...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2017 Inspection

January 20, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL BROKEN BENCHES ATTACHED TO DINING TABLE IN LUNCH,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS IN...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2017 Inspection

January 11, 2017• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER DISPENSER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2016 Inspection

January 12, 2016• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND MOP SINK WITH SMALL LEAK DUE TO CRACK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY MOP SINK.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2015 Inspection

March 17, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS OF RUNNING WAT...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2014 Inspection

May 9, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE CHIPPED/MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE CAFETERIA TO PR...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2014 Inspection

April 29, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: 48-HOUR CRITICAL VIOLATION NOTICE VIOLATION HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED: IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2014 Inspection

April 25, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISHRO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2013 Inspection

November 8, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED CHIPPED, PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT FOR EASY...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2012 Inspection

October 5, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT ON/WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REP...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2012 Inspection

April 10, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA, IN FRONT OF STUDENT OF THE MONTHS BULLET...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2011 Inspection

November 7, 2011• Canvass• 4 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...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2011 Inspection

May 23, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2011 Inspection

January 6, 2011• Recent Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-25-10 REPORT #33924 STANDS TILL NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2010 Inspection

March 16, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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