School · Chicago, IL

Phoebe A Hearst Elementary School

4640 S Lamon (4900w)

Last inspected Sep 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Phoebe A Hearst Elementary School last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 14, 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 4, 2024 to Sep 14, 2026.
Has Phoebe A Hearst Elementary School ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 14, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED STAFF RESTROOM IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 22, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR GIRLS AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL TOILET ROOMS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 4, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PEELING WEATHER STRIP ON SIDE OF EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS TIGHT FITTING.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON STAIRWALL WALLS AND CEILING LEADING DOWN TO KITCHEN AREA, AS WELL AS WALLS IN CAFETERIA AREA UNDER WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source