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Ericson Elementary School

3600 W Fifth Ave, Chicago 60624 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 5, 2026

24

Inspections on record

15

Times passed

8

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 5, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AT EXIT #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
  3. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED, AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 5, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 3, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 5, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 2, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2021CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Ericson Elementary School — questions

Did Ericson Elementary School pass its last health inspection?
Ericson Elementary School at 3600 W Fifth Ave was inspected on Feb 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Ericson Elementary School?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF LEFT DOOR AT EXIT #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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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