Dirksen Elementary School
8601 W FOSTER (5200N) AVE, Chicago, IL, 60656
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 18, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN KITCHEN STAFF BATHROOMS. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED. TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
- 21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CHEESE STICKS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 122 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 AND ABOVE. MANAGER RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE CORPSES OF INSECTS THROUGHOUT PRE-K HALLWAY PARTICULARLY IN AREA LEADING TO PLAYGROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FACILITY REMOVES ALL DEAD INSECTS.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 RODENT DROPPINGS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 120. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STUDENT CHANGING ROOM WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 1, 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.