YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1839 N Richmond, Chicago, IL, 60647
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED THE MANAGER AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS, MOVING IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND CHANGING DIRTY GLOVES THEN RETURNED TO THE FRONT SERVING LINE TO CONTINUE SERVING FOODS ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD SERVING LINE.HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN OPEN FOOD DISPENSING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HANDPAPER TOWELS AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). (**SEE COMMENTS).
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NORTH SIDE EXIT DOORS WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS LEADING OUT TO THE PARKING LOT.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ON FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE CLOSET INSIDE THE EAT-IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #020 AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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.