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Yates Elementary School

School

1839 N Richmond, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square

Sep 11, 2023 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Fail

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

Rodent infestation with approximately 80 mouse droppings found in multiple storage areas remains uncorrected from previous inspection.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 30 mouse droppings discovered on floor and storage shelves in basement storage room between washrooms.
  • Approximately 50 mouse droppings found on floor and storage shelves in storage closet of annex building Room 024.
  • This priority violation was previously cited on 8/24/23 and has not been corrected.
  • Additional pest control service required to eliminate ongoing rodent activity.

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:

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580639 ON 8/24/23: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE STORAGE ROOM BETWEEN THE WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE CLOSET OF ROOM 024 IN THE ANNEX BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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Inspection History

Yates Elementary School has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 16, 2026.

Sep 16, 2026Fail

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

5 violations
Sep 10, 2025Conditional

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

7 violations
Sep 12, 2024Conditional

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

1 violation
Sep 13, 2023Pass

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

1 violation
Standout inspection
Sep 11, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

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

1 violation
Standout inspection
Aug 24, 2023Fail

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 2, 2022Conditional

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

5 violations