John Garvy Elementary School

Address: 5225 N Oak Park (6800W), CHICAGO, IL 60656, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Sep 8, 2025

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (26 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Sep 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed Sep 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX
• Pass — Wed Sep 20 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT DEBRIS INSIDE THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOMS (MAIN BUILD
• Fail — Wed Sep 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE CONTAINER USED FOR RECYCLING BOXES EXCESSIVELY OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD BOXES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AL
• Pass — Thu Sep 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Sep 14 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN SERVING/DINING AREA. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Sep 11 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. FOUND TRY OF GROUND BEEF @ 48.3F-52.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR
• Pass — Thu Sep 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Sep 17 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: ON PREMISES TO REINSPECT FOR THE EXTENSION THAT WAS GRANTED BY THE C.D.P.H.FOR VIOLATION #10 RULE 5-203.11 (PF) COMPLIANCE DATE AUGUST
• Fail — Thu Mar 14 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: ) SERVES/DISTRIBUTES LUNCHES IN THE AUDITORIUM (MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM) WHICH IS NOT CONNECTED OR ADJACENT TO KITCHEN.AT THIS TI
• Fail — Wed Mar 06 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 (A) SERVES/DISTRIBUTES LUNCHES IN THE AUDITORIUM (MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM) WHICH IS NOT CONNECTED OR ADJACENT TO KITCHE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Sep 10 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEAL
• Fail — Wed Apr 25 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1981343 DATED:01/12/2017 NOT CORRECTED: Facility serves/distributes lunches in the audito
• Fail — Tue Apr 17 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: FOUND STUDENTS BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLR NOT MAINTAIN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Jan 12 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no paper towels at the kitchen exposed handsink. Instructed fa
• Pass — Fri Mar 11 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TIMED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM (
• Fail — Wed Feb 10 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: STILL NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE IN THE NEW BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPER
• Fail — Thu Jan 28 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW PROVIDED IN THE OLD BUILDING. STILL NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN NEW BUILDING. | 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD
• Fail — Tue Jan 26 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (OLD AND NEW BUILDING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. ISSUED 48 HOUR (16-004). INSTRUCTED NOT TO
• Fail — Fri Jan 15 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK INSIDE FIRST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM (NEW BUILDING).

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