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Charles Hammond Elementary

School

2819 W 21st Place (2132s), Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Sep 15, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Damaged door gaskets on milk cooler risked improper food storage temperatures.

Key Findings

  • Damaged door gaskets were observed on a TRUE brand milk cooler, which could allow temperature fluctuations and compromise food safety.
  • Manager was instructed to repair and maintain the cooler's door gaskets to ensure proper sealing and food storage conditions.

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 #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TRUE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER.

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Inspection History

Charles Hammond Elementary has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 15, 2026.

Sep 15, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

1 violation
Standout inspection
Sep 8, 2026Fail

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

7 violations
Aug 26, 2025Conditional

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

1 violation