Dirksen Elementary School

Address: 8601 W FOSTER (5200N) AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Sep 9, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: School
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (20 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Sep 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VAL
• Pass — Tue Oct 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Sep 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 72F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO CAFETERIA
• Pass — Tue Aug 29 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTAC
• Pass — Wed Sep 14 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Oct 04 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Oct 26 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOMS WITH AN IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BELOW 100F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGE
• Pass — Tue Jan 07 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCU
• Pass — Tue Mar 05 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD OVER THREE COMPARTMEN
• Pass — Tue May 08 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed shelf in poor repair on wall above the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to replace an
• Pass — Thu Mar 02 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the ventilation in the washrooms in the main building to not be functioning. Instruct
• Fail — Thu Feb 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Found the #2 freezer in the kitchen not maintained- observed the freezer at an internal temperature of 38.4f. Tagged cooler held for inspection
• Pass — Tue Jan 12 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUS
• Pass — Fri May 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SA
• Fail — Fri Apr 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED FRO
• Pass — Mon May 19 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE NEW ANNEX BUILDING AT THE SOUTH END OF THE BUILDING.
• Pass — Fri May 03 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WI
• Pass — Tue May 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN DRINKING FOUNTAINS(DEBRIS), THROUHGOUT. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCT
• Pass — Thu Oct 20 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. |
• Pass — Wed May 11 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around sink counter in teachers bathroom (ladies)shall be repair/replaced. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOO

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