Restaurant inspections / School
Hefferan Elementary
4409 W Wilcox St, Chicago 60624 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 18, 2025
18
Inspections on record
13
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 18, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED WORN WEARTHER STRIPPINGS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM VERY DIM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATION BRIGHT LIGHTING.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 29, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 22, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 29, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 17, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 11, 2010 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 7, 2010 | Consultation | 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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Hefferan Elementary — questions
- Did Hefferan Elementary pass its last health inspection?
- Hefferan Elementary at 4409 W Wilcox St was inspected on Sep 18, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at Hefferan Elementary?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED WORN WEARTHER STRIPPINGS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
- 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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