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Orozco Elementary Academy

School

1940 W 18th St (1800s), Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Sep 16, 2025 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Gaps under cafeteria doors could allow rodents and insects to enter food service area.

Key Findings

  • Doors in the cafeteria dining area have 1/4"-1/2" gaps underneath that are not rodent or insect-proofed.
  • Cutting boards in the food prep area have stains and deep grooves; they need to be sanded or replaced.
  • Multiple hand-washing sinks have plumbing issues: hot water doesn't stay open long enough in girls' bathroom, and hot/cold water doesn't stay open long enough in boys' bathroom. Hand-washing sink in cafeteria has low water pressure.
  • Walk-in cooler and area behind cooking equipment have dirt and debris; dining area has dead bugs on floors.

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 DOORS IN CAFETERINA DINING AREA ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH. A 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOORS.

Violation code #41 — WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector's Notes:

4-901.12 WIPING CLOTH IN 2 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION PROPERLY (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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Inspection History

Orozco Elementary Academy has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 22, 2026.

Sep 22, 2026Pass

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

Sep 9, 2026Fail

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

3 violations
Sep 16, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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

7 violations