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Edwards School

School

4815 S Karlov, Chicago, IL 60632

Southwest Side

Oct 9, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Open doors in annex could allow pests into food preparation areas.

Key Findings

  • Openings at the base of two exit doors in the annex need to be sealed to prevent pest entry.
  • Both faucets and the drainpipe at the three-compartment sink are leaking and need repair.
  • Damaged walls near the prep area rear exit door need to be repaired and repainted for proper cleaning.
  • Walk-in freezer has a non-working fan and ice buildup on the condenser line that need attention.

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:

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT AND RIGHT EXIT DOORS #17 AND #19 IN ANNEX. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Edwards School has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 70% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 9, 2026.

Oct 9, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

5 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 21, 2026Fail

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

9 violations
Sep 5, 2025Conditional

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

2 violations