Restaurant inspections / School
Inter-American Elementary Magnet School
851 W Waveland Ave, Chicago 60613 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 3, 2025
25
Inspections on record
15
Times passed
7
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 3, 2025
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LUNCHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 8, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 14, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2011 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 25, 2010 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 8, 2010 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 8, 2010 | Consultation | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 23, 2010 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | 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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Inter-American Elementary Magnet School — questions
- Did Inter-American Elementary Magnet School pass its last health inspection?
- Inter-American Elementary Magnet School at 851 W Waveland Ave was inspected on Sep 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
- What violations were cited at Inter-American Elementary Magnet School?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 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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