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Quick Answers
When was Hefferan Elementary last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 30, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Sep 17, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026.
Has Hefferan Elementary ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 17, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 18, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED WORN WEARTHER STRIPPINGS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM VERY DIM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATION BRIGHT LIGHTING.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 17, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE WATER AT MINIMUM OF 100.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION: RESTROOMS IN CLASSROOM 100 AND 101, BOYS AND GIRLS 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS ON SOUTH WING OF SCHOOL, STAFF UNISEX RESTROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR ON SOUTH WING OF SCHOOL. ADEQUATE HOT WATER READILY AVAILABLE FOR KITCHEN AREA AND STUDENT/STAFF RESTROOMS NEAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER SUPPLY TO AFFECTED HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN WATER SUPPLY OF AT LEAST 100.0F FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN CAFETERIA AREA (NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE) WITH LARGE GAP BETWEEN REAR OF EQUIPMENT AND ADJOINING WALL AND MISSING SEAL, HANDWASHING SINK FULLY FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE SEALING TO ADJOINING WALL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE SEALED TO ADJOINING FACILITIES.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.