⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

WESTCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

409 W 80th St (8000S), CHICAGO, IL 60620

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 26381

24
Total Inspections
15
Passed
4
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2025 Inspection

September 12, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED URINE ODOR IN PRE-K BATHROOM (106) AND IN THE GIRLS FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY IN RE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2024 Inspection

September 23, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK, ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2023 Inspection

September 20, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK, ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2022 Inspection

November 4, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K 102,104 & 106 AND 1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN BUIL(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2022 Inspection

October 27, 2022• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K 102,104 & 106 AND 1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN BUILDING.(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2021 Inspection

October 13, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED WASTE LINE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 6, 2021 Inspection

October 6, 2021• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 10, 2020 Inspection

November 10, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION)(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2019 Inspection

October 11, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA LEAKS UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING. -THE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2018 Inspection

October 25, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE ENCLOSED RECEPTACL...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2017 Inspection

September 19, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM AT THE BOTTOM OF 3-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2016 Inspection

October 28, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REP...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2015 Inspection

October 19, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTER/PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM....(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2014 Inspection

October 17, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2013 Inspection

October 18, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PACTHED AREAS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN NEED PAINTING TO ALLOW FOR SMOO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2012 Inspection

December 7, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS ADJUSTING SO THAT IT SELF CLOSES AND STAYS CLOSED WHEN MIDDLE...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 30, 2012 Inspection

November 30, 2012• Canvass• 6 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: 30-35 MICE DROPPING OBSERVED SCATTERED ON FLOOR A...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2011 Inspection

September 29, 2011• Tag Removal• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2011 Inspection

September 20, 2011• Tag Removal• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2011 Inspection

September 9, 2011• Tag Removal• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2011 Inspection

August 26, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 31.2F. UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AI...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2011 Inspection

January 27, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN, EXTERIORS OF SOAP DISPENSERS & FAUCETS (RUSTY) IN ALL WASHROOMS WHERE N...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2011 Inspection

January 20, 2011• Canvass• 6 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: 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2010 Inspection

April 20, 2010• 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.W...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

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