EDWARDS SCHOOL
4815 S Karlov, Chicago, IL, 60632
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 21, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.5-92.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOY'S, GIRLS AND ALL GENDER STAFF WASHROOMS IN ANNEX, HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING IN ADDITION 1ST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRL'S WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALLS, FIRST FLOOR SOUTHSIDE BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOMS, FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE GIRL'S AND BOY'S WASHROOM, SECOND FLOOR NORTHSIDE GIRL'S WASHROOM, SECOND FLOOR SOTHSIDE BOY'S WASHROOM, SECOND FLOOR ADDITION BOY'S WASHROOM LEFT SINK AND SINK IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL, ADDITION THIRD FLOOR WHEEL CHAIR ACCESIBLE STALLS IN BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM AND SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ADDITION ALL GENDER STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT AND RIGHT EXIT DOORS #17 AND #19 IN ANNEX. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN UTILITY ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK IN ANNEX. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/21/2026 TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR RECYCLING MISSING ONE LID WHICH PREVENTS THE RECYCLING DUMPSTER FROM BEING CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON SAID DUMPSTER SO THAT DUMPSTER LIDS SHALL BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS OR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS TO THE LEFT OF PREP AREA REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT SAID WALLS IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT FAN IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FLOOR COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED MATS OR FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL SHALL BE DESIGNED TO BE REMOVABLE AND CLEANABLE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE, FAN COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN SAID AREAS OF WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF VENTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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.