JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY

Address: 3320 W Hirsch AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Feb 4, 2026

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (24 inspections)

• Pass — Wed Feb 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE T
• Fail — Tue Jan 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS NUMBER 11 AND DELIVERY SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT-FITTING ALL ACROSS THE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Mar 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3-4 MOUSE/RAT DROPPINGS AS EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE FLOOR IN LUCHROOM NEXT TO THE WARMING UNIT ON THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTE
• Pass — Tue May 28 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM 104. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
• Fail — Thu May 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: CORRECTED - 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 112.2F. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60.
• Fail — Tue Apr 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.0F, 1ST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 86.2F, 2ND FLOOR
• Pass — Wed Jun 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACI
• Pass — Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINT
• Pass — Thu Jun 17 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUS
• Fail — Tue Feb 04 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHE
• Fail — Mon Jan 27 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Apr 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DINING/LUNCH ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE MAIN KITCHE
• Pass — Mon Jan 22 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN DINING ROOM IS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF
• Pass — Thu Apr 27 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE MILK COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WATER. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS A
• Pass — Tue Mar 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK HOLDERS IN ROOM 103 IN POOR REPAIR/WHEELS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. | 35. WAL
• Fail — Mon Feb 22 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM TOILET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. | 32.
• Pass — Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
• Fail — Mon May 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPER OR HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS ON GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS ON THE 1ST, 2ND
• Pass — Fri Mar 21 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MILK CRATES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELAVATI
• Pass — Fri May 24 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()

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