⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

WILLIAM BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

54 N Hermitage Ave, CHICAGO, IL 60612

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 22351

20
Total Inspections
15
Passed
3
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2025 Inspection

May 7, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2023 Inspection

January 13, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT IN STAFF WASHROOM IN CAFETERIA MANAGERIAL OFFICE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTA

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2021 Inspection

April 22, 2021• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-3...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2019 Inspection

March 8, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. I...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2019 Inspection

March 1, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. I...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 16, 2018 Inspection

April 16, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE OF TWO HAND DRYERS IN GIRLS WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. HAND DRYER DOES NOT WORK. CORRECT AND MAINT...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2017 Inspection

March 10, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN MILK COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA,(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2016 Inspection

January 19, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2016 Inspection

January 11, 2016• Canvass• 4 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: FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 25 ON THE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2015 Inspection

March 11, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON THE REFRIGERATORS.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2014 Inspection

February 3, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING, PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2013 Inspection

April 2, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORING MILK TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT A...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2012 Inspection

May 7, 2012• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY, THE CAN OPENER WAS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2011 Inspection

September 27, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN. 2011 WAS CORRECTED. The walls and c...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2011 Inspection

January 27, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER FOR ONE FAN IN REACH-IN FREEZER.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 4, 2010 Inspection

May 4, 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

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

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