FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHARLES SUMNER ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
March 20, 2025
Canvass
License #31221
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 20, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL LIVE ANTS CRAWLING UNDER SHELVING UNITS NEAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MANAGER OFFICE SPACE, 15 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE UNUSED PRE-K BUILDING STORAGE CLOSET, AND 4 SMALL DROPPINGS ALONG THE VENT LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA SEATING ARE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL LIVE ANTS CRAWLING UNDER SHELVING UNITS NEAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MANAGER OFFICE SPACE, 15 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE UNUSED PRE-K BUILDING STORAGE CLOSET, AND 4 SMALL DROPPINGS ALONG THE VENT LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA SEATING ARE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection