⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(Also Known As: CATHER ELEMENTARY)

2908 W Washington Blvd (100N), CHICAGO, IL 60612

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 26021

21
Total Inspections
17
Passed
3
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2024 Inspection

September 18, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT AL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2023 Inspection

September 14, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2022 Inspection

December 15, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2021 Inspection

October 14, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K ROOMS AND TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2018 Inspection

November 15, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE COPIER MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2017 Inspection

September 29, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING OUT SIDE THE KITCHEN IN THE DOCK AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 30, 2016 Inspection

September 30, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1961136 DATED 09/23/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 38-38-ADJUST MIXING...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2016 Inspection

September 23, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1533234 DATED 09/23/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINT...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2015 Inspection

September 23, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADJUST MIXING VALVE AT SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM. REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AT LEFT SINK AND TIGHTEN ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2014 Inspection

September 8, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE TOILET HANDLE IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 109. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2013 Inspection

August 27, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 23, 2013 Inspection

April 23, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS IN LOCKER ROOM OF LUNCHROOM STAFF. REPLACE LOOSE DOOR S...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 1, 2012 Inspection

November 1, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EAST GYMNASIUM AND NORTH DOORS TO THE PARKING LOT HAVE WORN PEST STRIPS, REPLACE WORN PEST STRIPS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2011 Inspection

September 20, 2011• Canvass• 2 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...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2011 Inspection

January 21, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH FAN COVER IN REACH-IN FREEZER.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 11, 2010 Inspection

May 11, 2010• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

Report Issues: Call 311 or File Online

More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections