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Mcdowell

School

1419 E 89th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Far South Side

Oct 2, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Dumpster lids broken and doors have gaps allowing pest entry; previous violations from December still not fixed.

Key Findings

  • Outside dumpster has broken lids and contains trash, organic debris, and scrap materials including metal and rubber items.
  • Gaps of 1/4 inch found at bottom and corners of mobile unit entry door and pre-K exit door, creating pest entry points.
  • No covered receptacle provided in lunchroom staff washroom.
  • Multiple violations from a December 25 inspection remain uncorrected as of this inspection.

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 #54 — GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #54 — GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED TRASH AND ORGANIC DEBRIS AND SCRAP MATERIALS (METAL, RUBBER, BASKET HOOP, CAUTION SIGNS IN ENCLOSED AREA OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA.

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Inspection History

Mcdowell has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Pass

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

Oct 2, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Dec 2, 2025Pass

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

2 violations