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Eli Whitney Elementary School/Annex
2845 S Komensky Ave, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Sep 9, 2025
22
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 9, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM IN VENT PANEL. ALL DROPPINGS WERE REMOVED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM OFF KITCHEN TO BE POOR. OBSERVED ONLY ONE WORKING BULB. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 6, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 24, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 4, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 27, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 13, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 30, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 5, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 24, 2011 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 3, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 6, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Eli Whitney Elementary School/Annex — questions
- Did Eli Whitney Elementary School/Annex pass its last health inspection?
- Eli Whitney Elementary School/Annex at 2845 S Komensky Ave was inspected on Sep 9, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at Eli Whitney Elementary School/Annex?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PRE-K CLASSROOM IN VENT PANEL. ALL DROPPINGS WERE REMOVED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDAT
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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