WESTCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Address: 409 W 80th St (8000S), CHICAGO, IL 60620, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Sep 12, 2025

Key Findings

• ○ Observed urine odor in pre-k bathroom (106) and in the girls first floor bathroom Code 55

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (23 inspections)

• Pass — Fri Sep 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE IN LUNCHROOM UNDER WINDOW AND OUTLET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAI
• Pass — Mon Sep 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK, ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 54. GARBAG
• Pass — Wed Sep 20 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK, ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 53. TOILET
• Pass — Fri Nov 04 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K 102,104 & 106 AND 1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN BUILDING. | 4
• Fail — Thu Oct 27 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PRE-K 102,104 & 106 AND 1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN BUILDING. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS,
• Pass — Wed Oct 13 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED WASTE LINE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR
• Fail — Wed Oct 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Nov 10 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION) | 2. CITY OF
• Pass — Fri Oct 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA LEAKS UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING. -THE
• Pass — Thu Oct 25 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE FO
• Pass — Tue Sep 19 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM AT THE BOTTOM OF 3-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND
• Pass — Fri Oct 28 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REP
• Pass — Mon Oct 19 2015 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: NOTED PEELING PLASTER/PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
• Pass — Fri Oct 17 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED
• Pass — Fri Oct 18 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: PACTHED AREAS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN NEED PAINTING TO ALLOW FOR SMOO
• Pass — Fri Dec 07 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS ADJUSTING SO THAT IT SELF CLOSES AND STAYS CLOSED WHEN MIDDLE
• Fail — Fri Nov 30 2012 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: 30-35 MICE DROPPING OBSERVED SCATTERED ON FLOOR A
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Sep 29 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Sep 20 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Sep 09 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET AROUND LEFT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NEEDS REPLACING. SLIDING LIDS ON MILK COOLER

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