WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Address: 2908 W Washington Blvd (100N), CHICAGO, IL 60612, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Aug 28, 2025

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (20 inspections)

• Pass — Thu Aug 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Sep 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE CAFETERIA EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT AL
• Pass — Thu Sep 14 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — Thu Dec 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
• Pass — Wed Dec 08 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Thu Oct 14 2021 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 ROOMS AND TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWA
• Pass — Tue Nov 24 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Dec 12 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Nov 15 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE COPIER MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
• Pass — Fri Sep 29 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING OUT SIDE THE KITCHEN IN THE DOCK AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
• Pass — Tue Oct 04 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Fri Sep 30 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1961136 DATED 09/23/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 38-38-ADJUST MIXING
• Fail — Fri Sep 23 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1533234 DATED 09/23/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINT
• Pass — Wed Sep 23 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADJUST MIXING VALVE AT SINK IN PRE-K WASHROOM. REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AT LEFT SINK AND TIGHTEN
• Pass — Mon Sep 08 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE TOILET HANDLE IN THE PRE-K CLASS ROOM 109. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — Tue Aug 27 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTA
• Pass — Tue Apr 23 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS IN LOCKER ROOM OF LUNCHROOM STAFF. REPLACE LOOSE DOOR S
• Pass — Thu Nov 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EAST GYMNASIUM AND NORTH DOORS TO THE PARKING LOT HAVE WORN PEST STRIPS, REPLACE WORN PEST STRIPS.
• Pass — Tue Sep 20 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep
• Pass — Fri Jan 21 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH FAN COVER IN REACH-IN FREEZER.

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