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Esperanza School

520 N Marshfield St, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 17, 2025

21

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

5

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 17, 2025

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
  2. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN,KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM & 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF PLAYGROUND DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
  4. #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
  5. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR CORNERS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 17, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 31, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2011CanvassPassRisk 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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Esperanza School — questions

Did Esperanza School pass its last health inspection?
Esperanza School at 520 N Marshfield St was inspected on Sep 17, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Esperanza School?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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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