PASS
Risk 1 (High)
PICKARD ELEMENTARY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School
August 27, 2025
Canvass
License #24961
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on August 27, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
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 #51
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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