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Orozco Elementary Academy

School

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

Pilsen

Sep 9, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Ants observed in food storage area; pest control intervention required.

Key Findings

  • Ants found in storage area where food was being prepared, with 5-6 ants spotted on a food storage table.
  • Hot water handle at handwashing sink produces loud whistling and has low water pressure.
  • Outside refuse area cluttered with debris, including a couch and chair; recycle dumpster not kept closed.

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:

OBSERVED ANT ACTIVITY IN STORAGE AREA OBSERVED 5-6 ANTS ON TABLE WHERE FOOD WAS BEING STORED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL ADDRESS ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

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

THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE LINE HANDSINK MAKES A LOUD WHISTLING SOUND WHEN TURNED ON, THE WATER IS AT LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Sep 16, 2025Pass

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

7 violations