Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY on .
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Latest inspection
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.
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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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609733
Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND DUMPSTERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SOME OF THE LIDS ON THE DUMPSTERS ARE SEVERLY BENT(3-4 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM)AND WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING BY EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCARDING THE TRASH. GARBAGE SITTING 10-12 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF DUMPSTER CLOSEST TO THE FRONT GATE, REAR SECTION OF SAME DUMPSTER NOT FULL. MUST REQUEST REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DUMPSTERS THAT WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND ALL GARBAGE MUST BE INSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS CLOSED. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CAN OPENER SLEEVE ON PREP TABLE. BOTH REFRIGERATORS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 014, REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 013.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNERS OF WALLS BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE IN DINING ROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. REMOVE CHIIPPING PAINT AND CLEAN WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER FOUND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE CLASSROOM IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE THE CLOSET MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR SO THAT ALL AREAS CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED, ADEQUATELY SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND ALL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS WILL BE ELIMINATED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609427
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 013. 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE CLASSROOM SCATTERED ALONG BASES OF THE WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, WALLS, AND FLOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND DUMPSTERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SOME OF THE LIDS ON THE DUMPSTERS ARE SEVERLY BENT(3-4 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM)AND WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING, GARBAGE SITTING 10-12 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF DUMPSTER CLOSEST TO THE FRONT GATE, REAR SECTION OF SAME DUMPSTER NOT FULL. MUST REQUEST REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DUMPSTERS THAT WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND ALL GARBAGE MUST BE INSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN STUDENT WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND ONE OF THE HANDSINKS NOT WORKING(NO HOT WATER) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3RD FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS, 2ND FLOOR BOYS, 1ST FLOOR BOYS, BASEMENT GIRL'S WASHROOM, AND NO HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN 3RD FLOOR GIRLS. MUST REPAIR ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
27
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NO SOAP FOUND IN ANY OF THE STUDENT WASHROOMS. OBSERVED STUDENTS BEING GIVEN SANITIZER AFTER USING THE WASHROOM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED IN EVERY STUDENT WASHROOM FOR HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CAN OPENER SLEEVE ON PREP TABLE. BOTH REFRIGERATORS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 014, REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 013.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PRE-K CLASSROOM 013. CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH HEATER IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNERS OF WALLS BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE IN DINING ROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. REMOVE CHIIPPING PAINT AND CLEAN WALLS IN MOP CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER FOUND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE CLASSROOM IN FIRST FLOOR PRE-K. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE THE CLOSET MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR SO THAT ALL AREAS CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED, ADEQUATELY SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND ALL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS WILL BE ELIMINATED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537296
Location recorded for this inspection · LAURA WARD ELEMENTARY · 646 N Lawndale (3700W)
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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: OBSERVED THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT CLEAN WITH GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT HAD THE WASHROOMS CLEANED AT MY REQUEST. ALSO, OBSERVED NO SOAP IN THE SOAP DISPENSER IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS: BASEMENT BOY'S WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WAHSROOMS AND 1ST FLOOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP IN ALL WASHROOMS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL WASHROOMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP IN ALL WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM THE LEFT HANDSINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM AND REPLACE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AS NEEDED IN THE WASHROOMS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401704
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND ONIONS IN WALK IN COOLER STORED IN CARDBOARD BUTTER BOX. ADVISED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IF POSSIBLE OR IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER FAN SHIELDS. ADVISED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DAMAGED WALL IN 3RD FLOOR TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM NEAR SINK. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING WALL GRATE IN STALL IN 2ND FLOOR TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM IN WEST WING. ADVISED TO INSTALL WALL GRATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING AND ON WALLS IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM. ADVISED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD ON WALK IN COOLER LIGHT AND NO LIGHT SHIELD ON KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1 OF 2 SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS' RESTROOM NOT IN WORKING ORDER. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. ADVISED TO INCREASE PRESSURE OF HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN. FOUND UNUSED TOILET ROOM IN BOILER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED TOILET AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. ADVISED TO REMOVE TOILET OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BOILER ROOM, ENGINEERING OFFICE, AND HOT AND COLD DECK. ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE REMAINING AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1367237
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET IN THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER AND A MILK COOLER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60624
128 of 162 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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