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McPherson Elementary

4728 N WOLCOTT AVE, Chicago, IL, 60640

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
February 9, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
4
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (4)

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

    NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS AT THE KITCHEN 84.7F,HAND WASH SINK AT THE DINING ROOM 51.8F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 85.5F, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK 93F. CLASSROOM 116 HAND WASH SINK 48.4F, CLASSROOM 115 HAND WASH SINK 75.2, PRE K HAND WASH SINK 68.3F, PRE K BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK 52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. NO FOOD IS SERVED AT THE CLASSROOMS OF 116 AND 115. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

    NOTED WASTE WATER BACKUP (SEWAGE) BACKING UP INSIDE THE TOILETS OF THE PRE-K BATHROOMS AND SOME OF THE STALLS CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE BATHROOMS ARE REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 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.