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Ashe

School

8505 S Ingleside, Chicago, IL 60619

South Side

Mar 18, 2022 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspectors found extensive rodent droppings throughout the facility, including in food prep and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Rodent droppings detected in multiple locations: 20-30 in dry storage, 15-20 under dish machine in prep area, 20-30 in dining area, 7-10 in walk-in freezer, and 30-40 in utility closet.
  • Three-compartment sink faucets have constant drips requiring repair.
  • Staff and girls toilet rooms lack covered waste receptacles for feminine hygiene products.
  • Dining area has damaged and cracked floor tiles needing repair.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CAFETERIA DRY STORAGE AREA, 15-20 DROPPINGS IN MAIN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISH MACHINE, 20-30 IN DINING/SEATING AREA, 7-10 DROPPINGS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND 30-40 DROPPINGS IN UTILITY/MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-020(A)

Violation code #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A CONSTANT DRIP FROM FAUCET FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Ashe has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 31% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 29, 2026.

Sep 29, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

1 violation
Oct 2, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Sep 25, 2025Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 15, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Sep 16, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Sep 19, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Aug 9, 2023No Entry

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Aug 7, 2023Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Aug 1, 2023Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
May 17, 2023Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
May 11, 2023Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
May 9, 2023Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 28, 2022Conditional

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 18, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations