6938 S East End (1700e), Chicago, IL 60649
South SideA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Extensive rodent droppings found throughout food prep areas and storage spaces.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CUBBY STORAGE IN PRE-K ROOM 102 AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ALSO IN PRE-K ROOM 102. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS ON THE FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 105. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AS OF 5/6/26. MANAGER COULD NOT LOCATE THE MOST RECENT CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE THAT IS NOT EXPIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
Parkside Community Elementary has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 86% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 9, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.