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Maria Saucedo Elementary

School

2850 W 24th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Sep 23, 2026 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Fail

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

Massive mouse infestation with droppings found throughout kitchen, storage areas, and staff spaces.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 80 mouse droppings scattered across kitchen ledges, floors, windowsills, dry storage, lunchroom, compressor units, teacher's lounge, and staff locker room. Previous inspection citation was not corrected.
  • Uncovered outside garbage dumpsters allow pest access to the facility.
  • Leaking handwashing sink faucet in serving area creates unsanitary conditions.
  • Dust buildup on ceiling vents, wall vents, wiring, and fixtures throughout kitchen.

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 #59 โ€” PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector's Notes:

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2642632 ON 9-14-26:38-OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES, FLOOR AND WINDOWSILL IN KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE AREA AND LUNCHROOM, INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER HOLDING UNITS IN ALL SERVING LINES IN LUNCHROOM, ON BOOKSHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 54- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

Violation code #51 โ€” PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Maria Saucedo Elementary has had 16 inspections in the last 5 years with a 85% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 29, 2026.

Sep 29, 2026Pass

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

Standout inspection
Sep 23, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 14, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations