Did John C. Burroughs Elementary pass its last health inspection?

John C. Burroughs Elementary at 3542 S Washtenaw was inspected on May 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at John C. Burroughs Elementary?

The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTA

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.

Restaurant inspections / School

John C. Burroughs Elementary

3542 S Washtenaw, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 13, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 13, 2026

#5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN LUNCHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO LUNCHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND FAUCET AND DAMAGED LOWER WALL ABOVE MOP SINK WITH PEELING PAINT IN UTILITY CLOSET ON FIRST FLOOR ACROSS FROM LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND FAUCET AND ON LOWER WALL ABOVE MOP SINK, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 13, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 28, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2014	Recent Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2010	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2010	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 19, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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John C. Burroughs Elementary — questions

Did John C. Burroughs Elementary pass its last health inspection?: John C. Burroughs Elementary at 3542 S Washtenaw was inspected on May 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at John C. Burroughs Elementary?: The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WHEN FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTA
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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