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LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY

646 N Lawndale (3700W) · Chicago, IL 60624

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633684

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612112

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589563

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588515

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559224 DATED 6/13/22; #55 REPLACED THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572875

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE EAST WING WITH NON-OPERATIONAL HOT WATER FAUCET, ONLY COLD.(ALTERNATIVE RESTROOM AVAILABLE ON SAME FLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WASHROOM MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 100F. OBSERVED BASEMENT PRE-K CLASSROOM 103 WITH NO HOT, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 50.0F. (ALTERNAITVE RESTROOM AVAILABLE ON SAME FLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR GIRLS' RESTROOM (WEST) HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED (EAST) BOYS HANDSINK HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559224 DATED: 6/13/22; #55 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559224

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521491

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND GIRLS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362672

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A CLOGGED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM TURNED OFF DUE TO THE HANDLE UNABLE TO TURN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252482

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASH ROOM (BASEMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LUNCH ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159935

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159558

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 27

    TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED IN ANY OF THE BOY'S OR GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST-3RD FLOORS. ALSO, NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED IN THE BOY'S WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN ALL WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982534

Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)

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: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLERS IN THE LUNCH ROOM/SERVING AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHEVLING UNDERNEATH THE WASH BOWL IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 014 TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OR DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND 2nd FLOOR TEACHER LOUNGE. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CHIPPING PAINT IN THE KIDS DINING AREA, REAR WALL AND IN THE 2nd FLOOR PRE-K CLASS ROOM(110)ON THE LEDGE ABOVE THE EXPOSE HAND SINK. NOTED FOOD SPLATTER IN THE DINING AREA OF THE LUNCH ROOM ON THE CEILING,WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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