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Robert N. Dett Elementary

2131 W Monroe St

Last inspected Oct 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Robert N. Dett Elementary last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 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 18, 2024 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Robert N. Dett 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 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 6, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

5-202.12 (B-D): OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN PRE-K ROOM 108 AND AT THE FIRST FAUCET IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE PREP AREA. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET

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.

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH A SLOW DRAIN. ALSO, FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER TOILET ROOM WITH NO WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK, DUE TO BEING WATING ON BEING REPAIRED. OBSERVED A WORK ORDER DATED ON 09/18/2026 REGARDING THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AND TO RESTORE WATER IN MENTIONED TOILET ROOM.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 29, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN PRE-K ROOM 108 AND AT THE FIRST FAUCET IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE PREP AREA. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET

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.

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH A SLOW DRAIN. ALSO, FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER TOILET ROOM WITH NO WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK, DUE TO BEING WATING ON BEING REPAIRED. OBSERVED A WORK ORDER DATED ON 09/18/2026 REGARDING THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AND TO RESTORE WATER IN MENTIONED TOILET ROOM.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH TRASH BAGS STOPPING THE LIDS FROM CLOSING. INSTRUCTED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS MUST BE CLOSED, REMAIN TIGHT, AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B0, 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 4, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 18, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT IS OUT IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source