CHARLES HAMMOND ELEMENTARY
2819 W 21st Place (2132S), Chicago, IL, 60623
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 8, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER (126.5F) ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HANDWASHNG SINK IN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CLEANING SUPPLIES, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TRUE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT COVERED. ALL DUMPSTER LIDS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 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.