Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642415
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM FOR THE TEACHER/PARENT NOT ON LONG ENOUGH ALLOWING FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT THE WATER STAYS ON LONG ENOUGH (15 SECONDS) FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS INSIDE THE GARBAGE CORRAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND TEACHER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2624101 , DATE 9/19/25. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE FOOD SERVICE LINE IN THE SERVING AREA FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624101
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE FOOD SERVICE LINE IN THE SERVING AREA FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR COOLER DOORS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK IN THE CORNER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TILE, REPLACE OR SEAL AREA OF FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREAS UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603114
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581401
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN THE 1st FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH ONE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563791
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN 3 RD FL.STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN 1ST FL. STAFF AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET OF PRE- K 112.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER SCRAPE SINK IN KITCHEN,GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND WINDOW IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563426
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN 3 RD FL.STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ELECTRICAL PIPES,ON FLOOR NEXT TO LOCKERS,ON TOP OF WASH MACHINE BEHIND PERSONAL FAN,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DESK IN OFFICE,NEXT SMALL FILE CABINET IN KITCHEN.ALSO, 7- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SCRAPE SINK OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/9/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN 3RD FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN 1ST FL. STAFF AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER SCRAPE SINK IN KITCHEN,GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND WINDOW IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET OF PRE- K 112.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531307
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN KITCHEN STAFF, WOMEN STAFF AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529063
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DRIED CRANBERRIES BOX IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER COLD HOLDING TABLE IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN STAFF AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401215
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AROUND WALL BASE BEHIND COOLERS IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312275
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP SINK CLOSET ON THE 2ND FL WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEVERAL FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN BY/UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLER (BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES TO THE MISSING AREAS MENTIONED AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311895
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
Recorded violations
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL WASHBOWLS WITH NO HOT WATER. 1ST FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM HAS 2 WASHBOWLS THE ONLY ONE THAT WORKS IS THE RIGHT FAUCET AND THE WATER IS COLD (62.2F). -THE 1ST FL STAFF TOILET (NEXT TO THE BOYS TOILET ROOM)ROOM HAS NO HOT WATER (64.4F). -THE 2ND FL GIRLS TOILET ROOM HAS NO HOT WATER AT THE WASH BOWL (61.5). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO ALL MENTIONED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: THE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL OF THE STUDENT'S TOILET ROOMS IS LOW AND NEEDS TO BE INCREASED. THE WOMEN'S 1ST FL STAFF TOILET ROOM HAS LOW PRESSURE AT THE HOT/COLD FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL WASHBOWLS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT ABLE TO STAY ON ALLOWING FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT THE WATER STAYS ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP SINK CLOSET ON THE 2ND FL WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEVERAL FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN BY/UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLER (BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES TO THE MISSING AREAS MENTIONED AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229841
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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