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PICKARD ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

PICKARD ELEMENTARY (AKA: JOSIAH PICKARD ELEMENTARY) 2301 W 21st Place (2132S), CHICAGO 60608 School
August 27, 2025 Canvass License #24961
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT DOORS BY THE STAIRS/CAFETERIA WITH 1/4"-1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #51
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. -NO RUNNING WATER AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL (3 TOTAL) IN THE BOYS 2ND FL TOILETROOM. -NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE GIRLS 1ST WASHBOWL (3 IN TOTAL) ON THE 2ND FL.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #51
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES WERE FOUND AND MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. -NO RUNNING WATER AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL (3 TOTAL) IN THE BOYS 2ND FL TOILETROOM. -NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE GIRLS 1ST WASHBOWL (3 IN TOTAL) ON THE 2ND FL.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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