CHARLES DARWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3116 W Belden, Chicago, IL, 60647
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
- 5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) AS OUTLINED IN THE NECCESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INCLUDING PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. (***SEE COMMENTS).
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TURKEY AND CHEESE SANDWICHES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.7-51.2F STORED IN THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2#'S OF FOOD WORTH $10.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.(***SEE COMMENTS).
- 36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FAR RIGHT SIDE REACHING 74.6F INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.THE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE SAID WASHROOM WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(ENGINEER WAS MADE AWARE).
- 54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).(***SEE COMMENTS).
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 18, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.