Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on .
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Latest inspection
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.
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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.
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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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
490916
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CAN OPENER HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP CLOSETS, TEACHER'S LOUNGE AND WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, DINING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS, KITCHEN & DINING AREAS. REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT FROM DOOR FRAME OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BLOWN LIGHTS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS IN KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN STUDENT WASHROOMS(3RD FLOOR).
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
365331
Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR #1940 · 3939 W OGDEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLER, FREEZER, DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS; MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
365317
Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILY DOLLAR #1940 · 3939 W OGDEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM. OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST POST SUMMARY REPORT TO BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLER, FREEZER, DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS; MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233640
Location recorded for this inspection · MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 917 W 88th St (8800S)
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT NORTHWEST CORNER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.CORRECTED.
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How results compare in ZIP 60620
204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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