FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Address: 3231 N SPRINGFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Feb 24, 2026

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (21 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-02-24 00:00:00 (Canvass) 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
• Pass — 2025-03-11 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2024-06-05 00:00:00 () 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENT IN THE ALL-GENDER STAFF RESTROOM WITH DBERIS/DIRTY LENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — 2023-03-30 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLA
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2022-08-24 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HOT WATER AT 94.5 �F LOCATED AT HANDSINKS IN STUDENT GIRLS RESTROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 10
• Pass — 2021-09-15 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE OR USE AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — 2020-09-14 00:00:00 () 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS INSIDE THE TWO TALL REACH-IN, SINGLE DOOR COOLERS.
• Pass — 2019-03-27 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE AT UPPER CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER
• Pass — 2018-01-29 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE STALL IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR RIPPING APART FROM THE
• Pass — 2017-03-24 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2017-03-10 00:00:00 () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS AT MULTIPLE ENT
• Pass — 2016-01-06 00:00:00 () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CAFETERIA
• Pass — 2015-01-16 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE OVENS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED
• Pass — 2014-04-24 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2013-05-09 00:00:00 () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STAFF LOUNGE ROOM STORAGE ROOM 213A AND BOOK STORAGE ROOM 301 3RD FLOOR WITH BOXES
• Pass — 2012-09-25 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; CABINETS THRU-OUT STAFF LOUNGE AND MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE CUSTODIANS ROOM.
• Pass — 2012-02-06 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE MOP SINK
• Pass — 2011-08-29 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2011-06-10 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2011-06-07 00:00:00 () 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city

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