⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER

8914 S BUFFALO AVE BSMT, CHICAGO, IL 60617

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Chicago

License #: 2046661

32
Total Inspections
15
Passed
14
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2025 Inspection

April 24, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AT LEARN MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR, 1/2" GAP BETWE...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2025 Inspection

April 21, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AT LEARN MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR, 1/2" GAP BETWE...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2025 Inspection

April 14, 2025• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR 172B AND GIRLS WASHOOM NEAR 109. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHI...(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2024 Inspection

April 3, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN BOYS, GIRLS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINIOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECOND...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2024 Inspection

March 21, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN LEARN PRE-K 101 WASHROOM (75.3F), LEARN PRE-K 103 WASHROOM (75.7F), THORP 127...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2024 Inspection

March 14, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT OPERABLE IN BOYS, GIRLS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINIOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2023 Inspection

April 10, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL P...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2023 Inspection

March 30, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 12 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2023 Inspection

March 27, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 15 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(+14 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2023 Inspection

March 23, 2023• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVING LINE IN LUNCHROOM.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP ...(+14 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2021 Inspection

May 27, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2020 Inspection

February 27, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER T...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2019 Inspection

March 26, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE SERVING LINE IN THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 2, 2018 Inspection

March 2, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE CEILING OF T...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 30, 2017 Inspection

May 30, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE AND OBSERVED TRASH O...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2016 Inspection

February 19, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILE...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2016 Inspection

February 8, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE DUMSTERS NOT RODENT PROOF/IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & MISSING LIDS). MUST REPA...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 1, 2015 Inspection

May 1, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: TEMPERATURE TAKE OF MIL;K SITTING OUT ON A CART IN THE PREP AREA WAS FOUND AT IM...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2014 Inspection

May 27, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH 1 ...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2014 Inspection

May 20, 2014• 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, ALL 3 EXIT DOUBLE D...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 13, 2013 Inspection

February 13, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY WATER PIPES IN BOILER ROOM.MUST REPAIR

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2013 Inspection

February 4, 2013• 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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,MICE D...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2012 Inspection

February 8, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that c...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2012 Inspection

February 6, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that c...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2011 Inspection

April 26, 2011• Canvass• 7 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...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2010 Inspection

December 6, 2010• Canvass• 2 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...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2010 Inspection

February 16, 2010• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 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